theScore Named "One of the World's Greatest Apps"

- Mobile sports app included in prestigious annual Business Insider list

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - theScore, Inc. (TSX Venture: SCR) ("theScore") has strengthened its reputation as a leader in mobile sports after it was named on a prestigious list of the top 100 apps in the world.

theScore was the only dedicated sports news and data app to make Business Insider's latest annual 'The App 100: The World's Greatest Apps' list, which highlights the very best apps currently available for iOS and Android devices. The final list was curated by Business Insider's editorial team following nominations by readers.

"It's our sole focus to provide the best mobile sports experience in the world, with millions of fans every single month relying on theScore for their fix of real-time scores, stats and news," said John Levy, Chairman and CEO of theScore. "It's fantastic to get recognition not only for being a leader amongst sports apps, but mobile apps in general."

Summing-up the list, Business Insider reporter Steven Tweedie wrote: "The best apps are eye-catching in their design, intuitive and speedy in their execution, and at the end of the day, they make our lives more enjoyable.

"theScore is a must-have for any sports fanatic. It keeps you informed with breaking sports news, scores, stats, and coverage of the top events of the day. The app's handy push notifications will keep you in the know about the big game, even when you're on the go."

Check out theScore's entry here, and the full list here.

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About theScore Inc.
theScore creates mobile-first sports experiences, connecting fans to what they love through an addictive combination of real-time news, scores, fantasy information and alerts while creating and curating content that is mobile optimized, comprehensive, customizable and seamlessly shareable. theScore is available on iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices.

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James Bigg
Manager, Communications
theScore, Inc.
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