The clock is running out for MSN Sports on Windows 10
MSN Sports for Windows 10 will be discontinued later this month, but some of its functionality lives on in Windows 11.
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What you need to know
Microsoft’s MSN Sports app will be discontinued on July 20, 2021. If you open the app now, you’ll see a message warning you about its end of support. Following that cutoff date, you won’t be able to install the MSN Sports app through the Microsoft Store.
The in-app message was spotted byOnMSFT. The message doesn’t provide a reason for the app being discontinued. It reads:
Important NoticeMSN Sports app will be discontinued on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The app will no longer be accessible past this date. We appreciate your interest in the app and want to thank you for the time you’ve spent with us.
This move may be the result of Microsoft focusing on thewidgets panel on Windows 11, which includes news, sports, and weather. While some of the functionality of the MSN Sports app lives on withinWindows 11, it isn’t the same as having a dedicated app.
The message was first seen on a PC running version 4.54.31792.0 of the MSN Sports app. As pointed out by OnMSFT, the iOS and Android versions of MSN Sports don’t appear to be affected by this change. We’ll have to wait to see if Microsoft clarifies the statuses of its various MSN Sports apps.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
