REDMOND, Wash. – Jan. 31, 2013 — Sunday’s football championship game is the first big adrenaline-rush sporting event of the year—but it’s far from the last. The NBA playoffs and the Stanley Cup finals are already just around the corner. And before you know it your favorite Major League Baseball team will be starting spring training, and the boys of summer will be swinging for the fences and competing for a spot in the World Series.

To help you get the most out of each game day, Microsoft and its partners have teamed up to provide a lineup of sports apps for Windows Phone, Xbox and Windows 8 devices that will satisfy even the most devoted and demanding fans. Get the latest scores and stats, high-quality photos and videos, and in-depth coverage of your favorite players and teams whenever and wherever you want them. Buy tickets, listen to podcasts, and enjoy interactive features that let you cheer on your team as you compare fantasy playoff predictions and talk trash with other fans.

Whether you’re getting set for this Sunday or just looking forward to your favorite basketball team’s next regular-season game, whether you’re crazy about hockey or more interested in golf, these apps are designed to put you at the heart of the action and enrich your sports experience. Download them before kickoff and pump up the fun for yourself and your friends.

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Kick Off the Big Game With the Sports App for Windows 8

January 31, 2013

Amplify your experience during Sunday’s professional football championship game with the Sports app, powered by Bing, for Windows 8. After the big game is over, the Sports app will continue to give you the latest scores, standings, statistics and detailed coverage for all your favorite teams and athletes in sports ranging from baseball, basketball and hockey to soccer, golf and Formula 1 racing.

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See also: Download Sports App for Windows 8

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Football Pro ’13: Go Deep on NFL Games and Teams

January 31, 2013

Football Pro ’13, a free mobile app for Windows Phone, provides comprehensive coverage of all professional football teams, games and athletes. Along with providing all current scores, stats and standings, Football Pro ’13 lets you listen to games and commentary on Live Radio. Get the latest news about every team and player in the league, and interact with other fans on the page that features your favorite team—or theirs.

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See also: Download Football Pro ‘13

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Hit the Field With Real Soccer

January 31, 2013

Soccer fans will appreciate the true-to-life detail throughout this Xbox games for Windows Phone app. You can play on world-famous stadiums rendered in realistic 3-D and choose from 245 teams in eight leagues with real player names, thanks to Real Soccer’s FIFPro license. Intuitive and precise touchscreen technology lets you perform amazing moves as voice commentary provides the play-by-play.

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Hoop Coverage on Basketball Pro ’13 Is a Slam Dunk

January 31, 2013

Basketball Pro ’13 provides comprehensive coverage of all professional basketball teams and their games—right on your Windows phone. Use this free app to get live scores, watch NBA videos, pin multiple teams to your start screen for at-a-glance updates on stats and standings, and check the latest news. Go interactive to share your knowledge, compare fantasy playoff predictions and exchange comments with other fans.

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See also: Download Basketball Pro ‘13

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Hockey Live Gives Fans Slick NHL Coverage

January 31, 2013

With the lockout finally over and players back on the ice, stay current on all things hockey with the free Hockey Live app for your Windows phone. Get live scores and the latest news, plus game details and play information. During hockey season, watch ESPN videos that capture all the action, and get Twitter feeds from the National Hockey League, NHL players, ESPN, NBC, The Hockey News and CBC Hockey Night.

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See also: Download Hockey Live

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