The BuffScore blog
How the standings, formats and alerts work
Plain explanations of the tables and competitions BuffScore covers, and guides to getting the most out of score alerts on Android.
BuffScore
A Live Score App Without Betting: Why BuffScore Leaves the Odds Out
Most score apps put betting odds next to the score. BuffScore has no odds, tips or bookmaker promotions. What that covers, and how the app pays for itself.
Guides
Why Live Score Alerts Arrive Late on Android, and How to Fix It
Where score alert delays come from, from the data feed to Android battery saving, and the phone settings that remove most of the wait.
Champions League
The Champions League League Phase, Explained: 36 Teams, One Table
Since 2024/25 the Champions League starts with a single 36-team table instead of groups. How the eight matches, the top-8 cut, the play-off round and the ranking work.
NFL
How NFL Standings Work: Win Percentage, Divisions and the Playoff Picture
NFL teams are ranked by win percentage, with ties counting as half a win. Here is how divisions, conferences, tiebreakers and the 14-team playoff field fit together.
NBA
What “Games Behind” Means in NBA Standings (and How to Calculate It)
Games behind shows how far a team trails the leader: add the win gap to the loss gap, then halve it. A worked example, plus how the play-in works.
Premier League
How the Premier League Table Works: Points, Goal Difference and What Each Place Is Worth
Three points for a win, one for a draw. How the Premier League table is ordered, what each column means, and what is at stake at the top and bottom.