Both ESPN and Fox have launched direct-to-consumer streaming services that give fans new options outside of the usual bundles. On top of that, platforms like Fubo and Sling are offering slimmer packages that cover most -- though not all -- of the channels needed to catch every matchup week after week.

Customers of the Fubo Sports package will be able to watch ESPN Unlimited content ... Fubo is set to merge with Hulu + Live TV, with the deal to close by 2026 in a perfect world. Given that the deal is working through its various stages even now, it ...