The following is a press release by theScore.
Minneapolis – September 8, 2015 – Sportradar, the leading provider of sports data services globally, announced today the company will be providing its official NFL data API to mobile sports app ‘theScore’ this season.
Available on iOS and Android, theScore is one of the most popular multi-sport news and data apps in North America, delivering real-time scores, stats and breaking news from across all major sports and leagues. theScore’s mobile platforms are accessed by 10.5 million monthly active users.
“We’re thrilled that theScore has chosen Sportradar to deliver the fastest, most accurate NFL data to fuel their innovative mobile sports products,” said Tom Masterman, Chief Revenue Officer at Sportradar.
“Sports fans rely on theScore for our fast and accurate notifications, keeping them on top of the very latest scores and news they care about right from their mobile device,” said Benjie Levy, President and Chief Operating Officer of theScore. “We’re excited to partner with Sportradar to help us deliver the deepest and quickest in-game data, ensuring we’re once again the go-to mobile app for football fans this season.”
In April, the NFL named Sportradar as its exclusive distributor of comprehensive statistics, providing official real-time scores, player statistics and play-by-play data as well as the NFL’s proprietary Next Gen Stats player data, consisting of real-time, location-based data such as routes ran, speed, and distance traveled, for all players, in all games. With an acute focus on technology and development, Sportradar has quickly built an industry reputation for the highest quality data distribution.
About Sportradar
Sportradar is the leading provider of sports data and information globally, covering over 325,000 live events across 48 sports. Sportradar has developed the industry’s most proficient software, distributing content and data that is easy to consume while setting new standards for speed and accuracy. Turner Media, Twitter and Samsung are among the leading companies in sports and digital media relying on Sportradar for innovative content, comprehensive applications and product development. Exclusive agreements with the NFL, International Tennis Federation and NASCAR are among its 65 worldwide league and federation partnerships. Learn more at www.sportradar.us.
About theScore
theScore, Inc. is an independent creator of mobile-first sports experiences, connecting fans to what they love through an addictive combination of comprehensive and personalized real-time news, scores, stats, alerts and daily fantasy sports contests via its mobile sports platforms ‘theScore,’ ‘theScore eSports,’ ‘ScoreMobileFC’ and ‘Swoopt.’
Contacts:
Sportradar
Nick Stamm
Director, Marketing & Communications
847-682-0786
n.stamm@sportradar.com
theScore
James Bigg
Sr. Manager, Communications
theScore, Inc.
416-479-8812 ext. 2366
james.bigg@thescore.com