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Sportsnet unveils new smartphone apps


TORONTO – Rogers announced today it has launched mobile applications on three platforms for Rogers Sportsnet, exclusively for Rogers Wireless and Fido customers.

Sportsnet.ca’s mobile trio will be available to BlackBerry, Apple iPhone and Android device owners. These applications will provide breaking news, opinions, scores, schedules and more exclusively to Rogers Wireless and Fido customers.

The apps will offer customizable, up to-the-minute updates, articles and analysis from Sportsnet writers. Coverage will include National Hockey League (NHL), National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA) and soccer. Other features of the service include the latest headlines from around the world, live score updates, boxscores, player and team stats, team schedules, and game and event previews.

"Sportsnet’s mobile applications will ensure that Sportsnet fans will get their Sportsnet updates no matter where they are," said Claude Galipeau, SVP, digital media, Rogers Media, in a press release. "These applications expand Sportsnet’s content directly into the hands of sports aficionados everywhere."

As long as they’re also Rogers wireless customers.

The Sportsnet.ca applications are available for download for free in their respective app stores or at www.sportsnet.ca/mobile.