ESPN Launches ScoreCenter for Internet Enabled Televisions

Samsung Apps Store is First to Feature ESPN ScoreCenter Application

Bristol, Conn - ESPN has launched its ScoreCenter application, popular on devices like the iPhone and iPad, to Internet-enabled televisions.  ScoreCenter will first be available on Samsung Internet-enabled TVs via the Samsung Apps store, the world’s first HDTV-based application store.

The application provides fans with the ability to view scores and stats from a variety of sports with a touch of a button. Scoreboards and live game details can expand to include in-game stats, scores and schedules. Personalization features allow fans to customize their ScoreCenter experience by highlighting their favorite teams and leagues.  Fans can also position the application to suit their preference, including across the top, bottom or sides of the screen.  The video image adjusts accordingly, depending on the placement of the app.  For a video demonstration of ScoreCenter, please click here.

“Bringing the ScoreCenter application from mobile devices to televisions shows how good content and utility can start on any screen,” said Sean Bratches, executive vice president, sales and marketing, ESPN.  “This was a natural progression of a great product and one more way we’re serving sports fans.”

“Sports fans are passionate consumers who often demand the best entertainment and media experience in their living rooms.  With the release of ESPN ScoreCenter app, our second collaboration with ESPN, Samsung continues to deliver on its commitment to give people the flexibility to enjoy a quality media and content experience when and where they want it,” said Eric Anderson, vice president of content and product solutions, Samsung Electronics America, Inc.  “Fans no longer need to step away from their Samsung TV to check the latest sports scores and stats because of this innovative app.”

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