For box scores, live updates, pitch-by-pitch, standings, etc, PlainTextSports is better and w/ no ads. The one reason I would still use ESPN is if you want sports news.
Here's some examples.
NFL Live Game Coverage of the current drive
plaintextsports.com
Game + Team Box Scores
Finding out what network is covering the (NBA) game
English Premier League Standings
MLB Pitch-by-Pitch updates
plaintextsports.com
Here's some examples.
NFL Live Game Coverage of the current drive
Falcons vs. 49ers | October 21, 2025
Instant live sports scores, play-by-play, and box scores
Game + Team Box Scores
Finding out what network is covering the (NBA) game
English Premier League Standings
MLB Pitch-by-Pitch updates
AL Championship Series Game 6: Mariners vs. Blue Jays | October 19, 2025
Instant live sports scores, play-by-play, and box scores


