The streaming era has disrupted sports watching, with one of the most notable changes for fans being the constant need to keep up with which service has the rights to which games. The NFL is airing games on 10 different channels or streaming services this season, while the NBA is set to undergo a shakeup of its own with its new media rights deals that start with the 2025-26 season.
One other effect of streaming on the sports landscape that gets less attention, however, is the delays. Traditional antenna, cable and satellite broadcasts are often significantly ahead of streaming services like YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Sling. In an era of ever-present fantasy sports, gambling, group chats and push notifications, no one wants to have a big play spoiled.
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