How to follow the 2016 Olympics from your smartphone.

The games of the 31st Olympiad kick off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Friday. And if the swarms of Zika-infected mosquitos, roving street gangs and astonishingly polluted waterways don’t derail the big show, there might just be some sports to watch.

Keeping up with the games, rankings and medal ceremonies from afar can be tough, especially if you’re not near your computer or TV. But with these apps, you can follow the 2016 Olympics wherever you go.

Team USA (Free: Android and iOS)

If you’re like me, you’ll be spending all 16 days of the Olympic games screaming “USA! USA!” at the top of your lungs. So chances are you’re going to want to keep on top of the latest Team USA news. That’s where the official Team USA app comes in. Available for Android and iOS, the app gives you access to everything Team USA including athlete profiles, live updates on events, schedules, videos and photos and the latest news on Team USA’s athletes.

BBC Sports (Free: Android and iOS)



By danielphowley.
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