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As many sports fans know, it is not always easy to find live streams of the big games. And finding live streams of the smaller, less anticipated ones can sometimes be next to impossible. Even if the games are regularly scheduled on cable TV, we live in a world where traditional cable television is increasingly difficult to come by. More and more of us have traded in the old cable box for all of the great content that we have at our fingertips online. Personally, I couldn't even list on one hand all of the people that I know who still have regular cable. There is always the option of getting the guys together and going to the bar to watch the game. This is certainly a fun and honorable pastime, up there with the very sports themselves that we gather in pubs to watch. But we don't always have the time and energy to do this, which is why it's an ideal solution to the problem of being without access to live sports all the time. Going out to a crowded bar and fighting for a spot within eyeshot of the TV that happens to be airing the game that I want to see can be a lot of fun on weekends, but it's not an ideal solution if we want to have access to live sports all the time.

Perhaps you know a few friends or family members who still have access to live sports broadcasts via cable TV. The same problem exists here, though- it isn't every day that I have the energy or the time to go out of my way to socialize in order to see the game. Sometimes you just want to be able to come home, crack a beer, and watch the game by yourself. It's the perfect way to decompress.

But how can one achieve this level of sports viewing freedom without either overpaying for a cable package or spending exorbitant amounts of money for sports streaming services (many of which often underdeliver for what they are asking in terms of price, by the way)? Well, luckily, the internet is here to save the day. And, once again, I am here to help guide you in the right direction to ensure that you are able to find the perfect streaming site for your specific needs. Because it is always important to remember: if it is being aired on television, there is almost definitely a live streaming option available - you just have to know where to look in order to find it.

Today we bring you Live TV, a site appropriately and plainly titled.

History

There is not a whole lot of historical information available about Live TV, as the site has been in operation for only six years according to the bottom of the home page. This is a very impressive run for a free live TV site, and it is worth taking a look at if you are interested in streaming live television. Another indication of the site's long history of reliability can be glimpsed in its forum. I always trust a site 10 times more when I see that it has a thriving online community. A thriving online community suggests a quality site, and Live TV does have a solid community of users, all of whom can discuss games, players, and streaming here. It may be a tightknit community, but that just speaks volumes to Live TV's longevity and dependability as a free streaming service over the last decade and half.

Design

I think that the design of the live TV site could be improved. It looks a little dated, and I'm not sure if the site was designed in 2014 or not, but it could look more professional. The site is very basic - this is not something that other people might actually prefer, it just isn't for me, personally. It's a bit clunky and cluttered - the eye cannot quite decide where it is supposed to go when you look at it. There is what seems like errant information and text everywhere. And the color scheme is just all over the place. In my opinion, it looks like it was designed by the most indecisive web designer of all time. They just couldn't make up their mind with what direction they wanted to take the site in.

That being said, the site functions well enough. The menu bar, for instance, makes it easier to find what you are looking for. Here, you can choose between Broadcasts, Live Scores, Results, Video Archive, Betting, or Fan Clubs. And viewing a live stream is as simple as clicking on a matchup and waiting for the stream to appear in a window that becomes superimposed over the site itself. This is smart because even though the streams themselves are hosted by other sites Live TV doesn't force you to visit any third-party websites- instead they bring the streamed live content to you making for ultimate convenience.

Content

If you want to watch a live sport, it is most likely that you can find it on live television. However, due to the popularity of certain sports, there are also a good number of streams available for those who want to watch but may not have access to a cable or satellite provider. This includes streams for popular sports such as hockey, NCAA basketball, NBA, NFL, FIFA, etc., as well as more obscure sports like handball, professional badminton, volleyball, and winter sports. Live TV offers up to date scores and results so that even if you can't watch the game itself, you can still rely on Live TV as a dependable resource for the latest in scores and results. This means that Live TV has the potential to become your one-stop-shop for all things related to the games you care about.

Mobile and Desktop Experience

Unfortunately, there is no app for Live TV. However, as stated on their FAQ page, users are recommended to download a browser called Puffin for their Android and iOS phones. This suggests that it will be the most compatible for live streaming content. So, the fact that you have to download an additional browser is a bit of a downer, but at least they have a solution to the problem.

Suggestions that I have for Live TV

Mobile optimization is an important step in the right direction. A design makeover would not be a bad idea, either. If users could follow their favorite sports teams and receive updates only related to those teams and sports, that would be ideal. Premium options may be worth considering?