Changelog & Data Transparency

Our Data Source

All sports schedule data displayed on Tonight's Sports comes from ESPN's free public API. We rely on ESPN's comprehensive sports coverage to provide you with accurate game schedules across multiple leagues and sports.

How We Keep Data Fresh

Our system queries ESPN's API and caches the results for 15 minutes. This means:

• The backend fetches fresh data from ESPN every 15 minutes
• The frontend displays cached data that refreshes on the same 15-minute cycle
• You'll see updated schedules without needing to manually refresh the page

Why 15 Minutes?

We chose a 15-minute cache interval to strike the right balance between providing useful, up-to-date information and being responsible with limited resources. This approach allows us to:

• Minimize unnecessary API calls while keeping data current
• Maintain fast page load times for all users
• Ensure sustainable operation as a free service
• Provide schedule information that's fresh enough for planning your viewing

Our Value-Add: Data Transformation & User Experience

While our schedule data originates from ESPN's API, the Tonight's Sports team adds significant value through our data processing and presentation:

• Data Cleaning & Aggregation: We process raw API data, filtering and organizing it into a clean, easy-to-scan format
• Timezone Intelligence: Automatic conversion to your local timezone, so you always see game times relevant to you
• Distraction-Free Design: We remove clutter and focus solely on what matters—helping you quickly find tonight's games
• Multi-Sport Aggregation: One unified view across all major sports leagues, eliminating the need to check multiple sources

Our expertise lies in transforming raw sports data into a streamlined, user-friendly experience that respects your time and attention.

What We're About

Tonight's Sports is designed as a lightweight sports information aggregator. Our goal is to help you quickly answer the question "What games are on tonight?" We focus on providing clean, easy-to-scan schedule information—not real-time scores or live updates. For live game action and scores, we recommend visiting ESPN or your preferred sports platform.