Cut the cord on cable, or thinking about it? Here’s how to livestream your favorite channels without the box (or the contracts)

While NBA Cup games broadcast on TV across NBC and ESPN, the in-season tournament can also be streamed on web-based streaming cable services - like DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV - some of which even offer free trials. Games are also streamable on Prime Video and Peacock.

None of this is to say that there will be a resurgence in cable and satellite subscriptions. The more poignant message here is the notable dissatisfaction and discontent with mainstream streaming services, which are often criticized for increasing prices, increasing ad loads, and fragmented content.

You can watch USA Network on DirecTV, which also comes with your local NBC station. New users are eligible for a five-day free trial through DirecTV when you sign up for one of its four packages. Every streaming package includes USA Network as well as CNBC, MSNBC and dozens of other channels.

Poll shows fans juggle costly streaming and cable options 6 in 10 dedicated fans use multiple sports platforms Many churn subscriptions or share passwords to save money Rising costs leave most fans dissatisfied with access For many dedicated sports fans ...

A side-by-side look at top-tier packages shows streaming services no longer deliver the obvious savings they once promised. Boardroom dives into the numbers. When cable bills hit $100-plus a month, streaming has long been pitched as the cheaper, more ...

WASHINGTON — For many dedicated sports fans, keeping up with their favorite teams has become a juggling act. Activate an NFL package in August, unsubscribe after the Super Bowl and before the NBA playoffs get underway, then subscribe to the NBA's service.

CNN is introducing a streaming subscription option called All Access, charting a new course in a media era defined by direct-to-consumer relationships and mobile-first news reports.

If you’re frustrated with your cable bill or service, you’re not alone. J.D. Power’s latest U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study shows cable and satellite customers give their providers a mediocre 531 out of 1,000 on satisfaction.