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Pay TV vs. Cord Cutting – Comparing Tools, Services, and Costs

March 25, 2020

Despite all evidence to the contrary, there are still folks who will argue that cutting the cord on cable TV is difficult, confusing, and won’t save you a dime. 

So let’s take a closer look at how traditional pay TV offerings stack up against their cord cutting equivalents…

2019 Cord Cutter’s Guide for Watching Football Without Cable

September 04, 2019

If you’re brand new to the world of cord-cutting, the following tips will help you make a smooth transition from cable so you’re all set when it comes time to watch NCAA football and NFL games this season.

The Cord Cutter’s Guide to Thanksgiving Day 2018 Football

November 19, 2018

Thanksgiving may be a day filled with family and food, but it’s traditionally also a day filled with football. In fact, you’ll get to watch three NFL games over Thursday's holiday, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET. 

The great news for cord cutters is that all the games are broadcast for free via local Over-the-Air channels.

How to Watch NFL Football as a Cord Cutter in 2018

August 30, 2018

The NFL is one of the easiest sports leagues in the world to watch as a cord cutter. 

In fact, you don't even need one of those fancy cable-like streaming services to catch the large majority of the NFL's regular-season and postseason action.

How to Watch March Madness 2018 as a Cord Cutter

March 09, 2018

March Madness is March 13th through April 2nd, and while you might think you’d need a cable subscription to tune in to the biggest basketball event of the year, you’ll be able to catch all the most important games even as a cord cutter.

Cord Cutter’s Guide to Watching the 2017 British Open Golf Tournament

July 19, 2017

The British Open goes from July 20^th - July 23^rd at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Thankfully for cord cutters the entire tournament will be broadcast on the Golf Channel, and NBC (or CTV in Canada) will also pick up third and final round action. 

April is Showering Cord Cutting Sports Fans with Great Content

April 07, 2017

April is a busy month for cord cutting sports fans. Whether you like baseball, golf, hockey, or basketball you’re covered with an Over-the-Air TV antenna and a few handy streaming services. So break out your foam finger and get ready to cheer your favorites on!

Is Your Cord Cutting Setup Ready for NFL Pre-Season Football?

August 11, 2016

The NFL pre-season will be the first opportunity to watch your favorite team shake the cobwebs off and prepare for the road to the Superbowl. If you don’t have cable, your first step is ensuring your cord-cutting setup is ready to go. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the ideal cord-cutting setups for catching NFL pre-season action.

Avoid Olympic FOMO: How To Watch the 2016 Rio Olympic Games As a Cord Cutter

July 25, 2016

We want to make sure you don’t get Olympic FOMO (fear of missing out) even if you don’t have cable, which is why we've put together a detailed guide on how to watch the Olympics as a cord cutter both online and Over-the-Air.

Expert Advice - How to Watch March Madness and NBA Playoff Basketball as a Cord Cutter

March 08, 2016

At one time, the only way you could watch live basketball games was through an expensive cable package. With the average cable package hovering at $100 or more, it’s a hefty amount to pay if you’re just interested in watching sports.

Thankfully, there are tons of options nowadays for cord cutters to watch basketball and all types of sports live, without cable TV. The best part is these are all legal methods, so you don’t have to worry about finding a sketchy stream and hoping your computer isn’t overrun with viruses. Here’s a look at your best options.