How to Follow Sports in Apple News on iOS 16

With iOS 16, Apple introduced a dedicated "My Sports" feature directly inside the Apple News app, allowing users to track their favorite leagues, teams, and athletes in one centralized hub. This guide covers how to set up and customize your sports feed to receive tailored scores, schedules, highlights, and breaking news stories.

Step 1: Open Apple News and Access Sports

  1. Launch the News app on your iPhone running iOS 16.
  2. Tap the Today tab at the bottom left of the screen.
  3. Scroll down until you see the My Sports module and tap Get Started.
    • Alternatively, tap the Following tab in the bottom right corner, scroll down to the topics list, and tap Sports.

Step 2: Search and Select Your Favorites

  1. Browse the suggested leagues, teams, and topics, or use the Search bar at the top of the screen to find specific clubs (such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Arsenal, or Kansas City Chiefs).
  2. Tap the Plus (+) button next to any league (e.g., NFL, NBA, MLB, Premier League) or individual team you wish to track.
  3. Once selected, the icon will change to a checkmark, adding the selection to your personal feed.
  4. Tap Done in the top-right corner when you finish making your selections.

Step 3: View Your Personalized Scores and Stories

  1. In the Today tab, your My Sports section will now populate with live scores, upcoming game schedules, video highlights, and articles filtered specifically for your followed teams.
  2. Tap on any team’s name to open their dedicated page, which features team-specific rosters, standing tables, and game recaps.

Step 4: Manage or Edit Your Followed Sports

  1. Tap the Following tab at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Select Sports to view everything you currently track.
  3. Tap the More (...) button in the top-right corner and choose Manage My Sports.
  4. Tap the Minus (-) button to remove a team or league, or use the search field to add new ones.

Step 5: Sync with the Apple TV App (Optional)

To keep your favorite sports synced across the Apple ecosystem:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap News.
  3. Toggle on Sync My Sports.

This automatically syncs your followed teams with the Apple TV app, providing live score updates and broadcast tune-in alerts for live games.