README.md

Sportify
A Chrome Extension for Live Cricket Scores and Sports News

Tech Stack and Tools

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Extension Platform: Chrome
• Version Control: Git and GitHub.

✨ Welcome to Sportify ✨

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Table of Contents

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• Overview
• Screenshots
• Features
• Available on Chrome Web Store
• File Structure
• API References
• Usage
• Installation
• Contributing
• License
• Acknowledgements

Overview

Sportify is a Chrome extension providing live cricket scores and the latest sports news. Stay updated with real-time match details and recommended sports articles. Sportify solves the problem of continuously switching between websites or apps to stay up to date on sports news and live cricket scores. It saves time and enhances the surfing experience for sports enthusiasts by simplifying access to real-time sports information by integrating it straight into users new tab pages.

Screenshots📸

Features🌟

• Real-time updates on cricket matches.
• Comprehensive match details including scores and venues.
• Curated sports articles for enthusiasts.
• User-friendly interface for easy navigation.
• Constant updates for improved functionality.

Available on Chrome Web Store

Install Sportify

File Structure🗂️

• manifest.json: Contains the metadata and configuration for the Chrome extension.
• index.html: The main HTML file that serves as the new tab page.
• style.css: The CSS file for styling the new tab page.
• script.js: The JavaScript file for fetching and displaying live scores and news.
• favicon128128.png: The icon for the extension.

API References

• CricAPI: Used to fetch live cricket scores.

  • Endpoint: https://api.cricapi.com/v1/currentMatches

• TheNewsAPI: Used to fetch the latest sports news.

  • Endpoint: https://api.thenewsapi.com/v1/news/top

Usage💡

Once installed, Sportify will replace your new tab page with its dashboard. You can view live cricket scores and the latest sports news directly from the new tab.

• Live Cricket Updates: Displays current IPL match scores and details.
• Sports News: Shows the latest sports news articles with links to the full stories.

Install Sportify now to improve your sports browsing experience!

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/sportify-chrome-extension.git
   cd sportify-chrome-extension

2. Load the extension in Chrome:

   • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
   • Enable "Developer mode" using the toggle switch in the top right.
   • Click "Load unpacked" and select the sportify-chrome-extension directory.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve Sportify! Here's how you can contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

   git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature

3. Commit your changes and push to the branch:

   git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'
   git push origin feature/AmazingFeature

4. Open a Pull Request with a detailed description of your changes.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

• Thanks to CricAPI and TheNewsAPI for providing the APIs used in this extension.

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Made with ❤️ for cricket and sports enthusiasts