Whether you like soccer, basketball, tennis or maybe some exotic sports, you’ll agree that sport takes a huge part in our lives. Even when you’re running or just walking it’s considered some kind of sport. Well, sports are something you are probably interested in, whether you train something or not and it’s common for most people because it’s fun to watch and you can call your friends and watch your favorite team. However, we want to get as much info as we can from our favorite sports, and we can do this using internet and various sports websites.
Some of the Top Sports Websites
Today, there are numerous sports websites that can be of use and we’ll examine the top 20 best sports websites, starting with the most popular.
1. ESPN
ESPN along with Yahoo Sports (which we are going to mention in a minute) is probably the most popular and reliable sports website. In our opinion, ESPN takes the crown of the best sports website at the moment. It covers almost any sport on the planet, along with the most popular sports of today and is reliable, accurate and always on time when it comes to sports news. ESPN is also simple to use, with a user-friendly interface where you can log in and select your favorite sports or leagues to be able to follow them easier.
2. Yahoo Sports
Although you know Yahoo because of its search engine or you probably have a Yahoo email, it also contains a section about sports. Yahoo Sports is on par with ESPN, delivering quality information about all of the sports out there, from every country. Like ESPN, Yahoo has a sign-up/sign in feature which will help you stay informed on latest sports news. Interesting here is that you can create your own fantasy football league or create a team in an existing fantasy league and play.
3. ESPN Cricinfo
ESPN Cricinfo is another branch of a much bigger ESPN website which is focused on information about cricket. Yes, we know that cricket isn’t the most popular sport on Earth, but the website is great, with a simple yet effective interface and always on time when delivering info and results from various cricket leagues. Cricket is the most popular sport in India, so we think that they will have the most satisfying experience using ESPN Cricinfo. It’s also one of the oldest sports websites, established back in 1993.
4. FOX SPORTS
FOX SPORTS was created in 1994 and its purpose was to broadcast National League matches. Now, FOX SPORTS has become one of the leading websites when it comes to broadcasting live matches and is a part of Fox Broadcasting station. It constantly increases its popularity with many new users registering to this website even today and now it counts millions of users each day. Their detailed research in various types of sports and in-depth coverage is what makes them unique and satisfying to use, so feel free to register or just visit FOXSPORTS if you are a sports fanatic.
5. Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated boasts a huge fan base of over 2 million users each month! Easily one of the best sports website on the list. The information you can find here is carefully researched and hundred percent accurate, always on time and very informative. There is also a section for sports photos where you can find some interesting photos, which many users of this website simply love. Shopping is also available on Sports Illustrated, and here you can buy sports apparels, hats, etc for any sport out there.
6. BleacherReport
BleacherReport’s design is pointed towards giving you the best sports info right in your face. The home page is filled with sports info and results, making it great and easy to use, and eliminates the need for constant searching for news. It also offers the most popular sports, with the upcoming matches displayed on top of the page. You can sign in and comment on various posts on the website and connect with the growing community there. Their app is available on smartphones, so feel free to get it.
7. NBC Sports
You’ll probably remember NBC Sports because of that colorful logo it has, but also because of the sheer quality of the website and the info located there. It offers coverage for sports like soccer, NBA, NASCAR, NFL, NHL, golf and few other sports. It’s not capable like ESPN for example, but offers a fair amount of sports and is good even for demanding users. Some sports like horse racing or MMA are also covered here and every bit of information is useful and always on time.
8. SBNation
SBNation is a sports website dedicated to sports news, but it’s little less versatile and detailed unlike previous entries on this list. Of course, the news is detailed and well-informative, but there aren’t features like upcoming matches or results here. This may or may not bother you, but in our opinion, it doesn’t take anything away from this great website. Simplicity and true info are what’s important, and SBNation nails the both.
9. CBSSports
CBSSports is a great place if you want detailed information about football, baseball, basketball, and hockey; essentially sports popular in the USA. It’s really full of content and you can find very informative news at every ‘corner’ of the website. Aside from colorful and simple interface, you can also play fantasy sports here and not just one sport, but several sports like football or basketball for example. This requires that you sign up, and we suggest you do because it’s completely free!
10. The Sports Network
If you are a sports fanatic, you probably want to dig deep and find out more about your favorite team or league in some sports. Well, The Sports Network allows you to dig deep and still find new info! This website has a huge amount of info on almost every popular sport along with live results from matches, which is a great addition. You can also search various leagues, see placings and fixtures. Although this is a private website based in North America, it offers some of the best content a sports website can offer. Strongly recommended.
11. Skysports
Skyports is more than a sports website. It expands what we mentioned in the past entries on our list and adds some interesting features to it. It has a crazy amount of sports which you can be informed about at any moment. There is even a Sky sports TV and some video clips and the most interesting feature is SkyBet. SkyBet is for those who like betting which is essential if you are a sports fanatic. Of course, if you have under 18 years, please do not bet.
12. ThePostGame
ThePostGame maybe isn’t the most popular website out there but boasts a very solid amount of well-researched info. This website is focused more on MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL, NCAAB, NCAAF but also manages to inform us about other sports like soccer, tennis, MMA, and others. Aside from all that, you can find sections like tech or fitness, where you can inform yourself on some basics of exercising or read reviews of various sports gadgets. A great website even if you’re not that much into sports.
13. Yardbarker
Yardbarker is a truly underrated sports website. It covers almost all the sports you can imagine, with precise and researched information on their home page. Although its focus is on American sports like NHL, NFL, NBA and similar, it also does its best at displaying news from other sports like soccer, tennis, golf etc. What we like about this website is that it has a section devoted to video games. Yes, you’ve read it well! Yardbarker also has info about gaming leagues, news about E3, gaming gadgets reviews and more.
14. Scout
Another sports website focused on sports like golf, basketball, hockey etc. The main focus here is NBA, NFL, NHL and other leagues that are most popular in the USA. The downside of this website is that there aren’t sports like soccer, tennis or basketball but Scout made this even less noticeable with few interesting features. There is section on this website devoted to fishing, hunting, military, and living. These features offer a fair amount of articles regarding various reviews on gear, cooking recipes, tips about households and much more. We pretty much like this website because of its versatility and unique content.
15. Rivals
Rivals is something like social networking website for sports. This website has a unique base which it’s built on and allows its users to post everything they want about sports. This feature, of course, requires a particular user to register or sign up to the website. What we like here the most is that nothing is flagged off, so you can post literally anything you want regarding your favorite sport or league. Your posts can be commented or criticized by other users, depending on the content you post. Aside from that, Rivals has its own news base, which you can read if you are not interested in posting.
16. BBC Sport
BBC is a large news reporting website famous for its coverage of almost any type of happenings in the world. BBC Sports is a section of this website devoted to sports from around the world. It offers some of the most genuine and precise information about any sport out there as well as some interesting and engaging articles for reading. These articles are there to inform you but also to make you think more about sport in general. If you know and follow BBC, you know that they are one of the leading news reporting websites in the world.
17. FanSided
FanSided is a simple sports website, offering tons of information on sports like hockey, basketball, golf, soccer, racing and much more. It has a colorful, yet simple interface which is easy to comprehend and use. You can’t sign up on this website, but here it really isn’t necessary as it’s made to be a more informative website. Aside from sports information, there is a section of the website called Entertainment. Here, you can usually find info about trending Netflix movies or series like Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead, as well as some interesting topics and discussions about them. Overall, a great place for sports fanatics where you can even get some fun outside the sports.
18. RantSports
On RantSports you won’t find any rants, which is great because that’s not what we want from a sports website, right? Instead, RantSports is equipped with many interesting articles regarding sports news from sports like basketball, hockey, baseball and similar. These are the main topics here and are deeply researched in order to bring you info that’s true and reliable. Aside from that, various news on MMA or weight lifting can be found here. For a website that isn’t that popular, RantSports has some pretty impressive database of info and news. Definitely recommended.
19. Deadspin
Deadspin is a website which is focused on bringing news not just about sport, but about almost everything and it does it very well. At the home page, there is news which is displayed immediately, so you don’t need to search. The news is concerned about various sports, especially basketball NBA league, hockey NHL league or MMA. The news is well-written and readable, but explicit language can be seen here and there. Deadspin is a great website for reading sports news and other interesting articles and doesn’t require sign up, so you can use it however you want.
20. VolleyBall Canada
As its name says, volleyball Canada is a website dedicated to all kinds of volleyball in Canada. Here, you can inform yourself on national and international competitions as well as some of the best teams from Canada. VolleyBall Canada covers beach, sitting and indoor volleyball and all of these sections are well-written and full of information. The website has a modern look to it, which we actually like, although it can be slow sometimes. In Development section of the website, you can find some of the volleyball teams you can contact if you want to begin training that sport, which is popular in Canada.
