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Is Using a VPN to Watch Sports Illegal? Here’s What Actually Happens

Using a VPN to get around sports blackouts and geoblocks can help you stream games, but you may be breaking the terms of service of some streaming services.

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Published: 12/5/2025
Updated: 12/6/2025
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Video streaming sports over the internet has made catching your favorite team’s games easier than ever, but trying to find the right streaming provider for your region can be a headache. That’s especially true if you’re traveling, where you might fin...

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Mike Chen2 hours ago

Finally some real action on climate change. This legislation is long overdue and I hope it passes quickly despite the opposition from oil-dependent provinces.

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Jennifer Walsh3 hours ago

As someone who works in Alberta's energy sector, I'm concerned about the economic impact. The transition fund sounds good in theory but will it actually help workers like me?