Top 10 Sports Channels of All Time

By Jacob Kornhauser

Top 10 Sports Channels of All Time

Oregon v Utah — Sports are one of the country's favorite things to watch on TV. In many ways, it is the true reality television. No matter the team or sport, fans tend to enjoy these 10 channels that bring the most and best sports coverage.

10. Comcast Sportsnet

Warriors Make-A-Wish Holiday Party Presented by Comcast SportsNet Bay Area

10. Comcast Sportsnet

Warriors Make-A-Wish Holiday Party Presented by Comcast SportsNet Bay Area — This channel exists in multiple cities and really gives fans a "hometown" feel. The network in the different markets does a very good job of making sure viewers feel like the analysts and anchors truly know everything about the hometown team.

9. NBC Sports Network

2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic - Team Practice Session

9. NBC Sports Network

2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic - Team Practice Session — This might be the fastest growing network out there, as it was formerly Versus Network. They have a wide variety of sports, but their hockey coverage is second to none. Their playoff coverage for the NHL is absolutely thrilling television.

8. ESPNU

Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards

8. ESPNU

Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards — People get extremely passionate about college sports, so it only makes sense that there's a channel completely devoted to them. While they don't always have the best games that go to ESPN and ESPN2, they still provide fans of lesser known teams with great coverage of their games.

7. Golf Channel

Golfplan Insurance PGA Pro-Captain Challenge - Day 2

7. Golf Channel

Golfplan Insurance PGA Pro-Captain Challenge - Day 2 — For every golf nut out there, Golf Channel is like heaven. There's always something about golf being talked about in some aspect or another. No matter what, being able to see someone enjoy the great sport of golf on television has to give people some sense of happiness.

6. SEC Network

Texas A&M v South Carolina

6. SEC Network

Texas A&M v South Carolina — By far the newest network on this list, SEC Network is already a hit. The SEC has some of the most passionate fans in college sports, so it's natural they love the conference-specific channel. Their SEC Nation tour isn't quite as good as College Gameday, but it does make things more SEC-specific, which fans enjoy.

5. NFL Network

Levi's & 49ers Host Pep Rally With NBC Sports Radio For Levi's Stadium Inaugural Game

5. NFL Network

Levi's & 49ers Host Pep Rally With NBC Sports Radio For Levi's Stadium Inaugural Game — Having a sports specific network was a great idea because hardcore fans of a specific sport can flock to it. Whether it's in season or offseason, the NFL Network constantly provides up-to-the-minute news for football fans who crave constant news on their teams and players.

4. MLB Network

2014 World Series Game 3: Kansas City Royals v. San Francisco Giants

4. MLB Network

2014 World Series Game 3: Kansas City Royals v. San Francisco Giants — MLB Network is a very similar concept to NFL Network, but they do their job a little bit better. Even though it's not as popular as NFL Network, the people at MLB Network do a great job analyzing things during the season and when the hot stove talk is on in the offseason. They also give live look-ins to games, which is clutch.

3. CBS Sports Network

West Virginia v Kentucky

3. CBS Sports Network

West Virginia v Kentucky — In every facet, CBS Sports Network is one of the best. They carry several different sports and have some of the best commentary crews in the business. In addition, they have a website that has sports news stories that rival ESPN. As a whole, it's one of the best sports news entities out there.

2. Fox Sports

Fox Sports Asian Cup Coverage Launch

2. Fox Sports

Fox Sports Asian Cup Coverage Launch — Fox Sports seems to cover just about everything. Whether it's normal Fox or one of the more specific Fox Sports channels, people tend to love their coverage of sporting events. It's only a matter of time before all of the Fox Sports specific channels become a part of most people's regular television lineup.

1. ESPN

Paley Prize Gala Honoring ESPN's 35th Anniversary Presented By Roc Nation Sports - Inside

1. ESPN

Paley Prize Gala Honoring ESPN's 35th Anniversary Presented By Roc Nation Sports - Inside — There's just no contest between ESPN and every other sports news channel. They always keep segments fresh and feed viewers sports 24/7. With sports whenever viewers want it, how in the world could there be anything to complain about with ESPN?

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