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Many sports fans know that it is not always easy to find live streams of the big games. And finding live streams of the smaller, less anticipated games 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 sometimes we don't have time or energy to do this. The last thing I want to do after a particularly stressful day at work is go to a crowded bar and fight for a spot within eyeshot of the TV that happens to be airing the game that I want to see. Sure, this can be a fun weekend activity, but it is far from an ideal solution to the problem of being without access to live sports all the time.

Maybe you know a few friends or family members who still have access to live sports broadcasts via cable TV. The same problem exists here; it's not every day that I have the energy or 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 is 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? Well, one option is to use the internet. 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 always a live streaming option available - you just have to know where to look in order to find it.

Which brings us to the present day's site, the aptly and plainly titled, Live TV.

History

There is not a lot of historical information available about Live TV, as the site has been in operation since 2006. This is impressive given that it is a free live TV site. Another indication of the site's long history of reliability can be gleaned from its forum. I always trust a site 10 times more when I see that it has an active forum. 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

This is where the site starts to lose points for me. I understand that the site is free and, therefore, probably doesn't have the largest budget in the world, but the design looks very dated. Even if we assume that it was first built in 2014, the site would have looked out of place then too. Look, I'm not saying that Live TV looks awful or anything, it is certainly usable, it just doesn't look as professional or sharp as maybe it could. In my opinion, the site is not very user-friendly. It is cluttered and confusing, with stray information and poor design. The colors are all over the place, and it seems as if the designer did not have a clear direction for the site.

That being said, the site functions well enough. The site 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 it is a live sports broadcast, there is a good chance that you will be able to find it on Live TV. However, there is also a good blend of live streams of both extremely popular sports - such as NHL games, NCAA basketball, NBA, NFL, FIFA, etc. - and more obscure sports like handball, professional badminton, volleyball, and winter sports. Live TV furthers its role as a reliable source of information by offering live scores and results. This means that, even if you can't watch the game itself, you can still rely on Live TV as a dependable resource for current scores and results. Live TV has the potential to become your one-stop-shop for all things related to sports games you care about.

Mobile and Desktop Experience

Unfortunately, there is no app that allows live streaming of TV shows on Live TV. They do, however, on their FAQ page recommend using a browser called Puffin for Android and iOS phones. This implies 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 downside, but at least they have a solution to the problem.

Suggestions that I have for Live TV

A whole site design makeover would not hurt in the slightest. Additionally, optimizing the site for all mobile browsers would be a great step in the right direction. Plus, if users could follow their favorite teams and receive updates related only to the teams and sports that they care about, that would be ideal. Maybe a premium option is worth considering?