What began as a fan-friendly revolution has splintered into a confusing, expensive web of subscriptions, blackouts and ads<\/p>\n
There was a moment, perhaps a decade ago, when it felt as if sports broadcasting nirvana was near. A world where ordinary fans could access any game on any device, any time, anywhere.<\/p>\n
Or near enough, as cord-cutting devastated traditional cable subscription models and viewers who had long been locked into expensive and restrictive TV packages now had choices. Streaming nurtured a diverse and bespoke landscape.<\/p>\n
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