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Cutting the cord while keeping the Reds

For more than a year, I’ve argued with myself about the money I ante up to the cable company every month to keep my favorite sports on my TV. The cost seems too much; but, I don’t want to give up my NHL hockey, British Premier League soccer, college football or most all, the Reds. Each month, I’ve moaned and groaned but paid to keep watching.

Several months ago, I became aware of emerging video content streaming services — called Over The Top services — which offer the full range of channels carried by cable and satellite TV providers, including the sports channels, for a fraction of the cost.