**Everything**, including live sports is available, for free, via xbmc and its plugins.
I cut the cord 2 years ago and have yet to miss any live sporting event I have an interest in.
As a disclaimer, I actually *do* subscribe to NHL Gamecenter ($150 (US) per season) and the reason is at least three-fold:
1) my access to my precious hockey fix is *guaranteed* (just in case the free stuff goes away (doubtful, though: it actually keeps improving)) 2) it gives me access to archived and classic games, condensed games, highlights, etc. 3) I can access it on multiple devices...
Also, there are thousands of live streams available, including all the regular US networks (Canada, not so much, except for live sporting events....)
I realize ymmv, but I've also acquired an indoor ota antenna from China ($16) with which I can access 12 ota channels. If I were to mount an outdoor antenna (less than $100) I'd be able to pickup at least 35 ota channels. I don't have the urge, though, because ota represents less than 10% of the tv's use: it wouldn't be missed.
I cut the cord 2 years ago and have yet to miss any live sporting event I have an interest in.
As a disclaimer, I actually *do* subscribe to NHL Gamecenter ($150 (US) per season) and the reason is at least three-fold:
1) my access to my precious hockey fix is *guaranteed* (just in case the free stuff goes away (doubtful, though: it actually keeps improving))
2) it gives me access to archived and classic games, condensed games, highlights, etc.
3) I can access it on multiple devices...
Also, there are thousands of live streams available, including all the regular US networks (Canada, not so much, except for live sporting events....)
I realize ymmv, but I've also acquired an indoor ota antenna from China ($16) with which I can access 12 ota channels. If I were to mount an outdoor antenna (less than $100) I'd be able to pickup at least 35 ota channels. I don't have the urge, though, because ota represents less than 10% of the tv's use: it wouldn't be missed.
cheers,