A few big events in the sports world this weekend, in addition to the ongoing NHL and NBA Playoffs. Stream live coverage from the NFL Draft for free, watch the Kentucky Derby with an antenna, and there are free NBA and NHL games as well. It's also a new month, which means lots of new content on Netflix and free streaming movies on Crackle and Hulu. Hulu also made a few big deals for exclusive content. Also see my summary of all the free streaming TV sites.
Netflix
New month, lots of new stuff on on Netflix, see full list here
- Legally Blonde I & II
- Longmire S3
- Shameless S10
- Underclassmen
New last week
- Sons of Anarchy S7
- Nutty Professor 2
- National Treasure
Sports
The NFL Draft continues this weekend with rounds 2-3 on Friday starting at 7pm and rounds 4-7 Saturday at noon. Stream free live coverage with the NFL Now app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Xbox, Apple TV or on NFL.com.
The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday afternoon on NBC and is free with an antenna. Coverage begins at 4pm, and post time is 6:34pm. NBC also has game 1 of Capitals vs Rangers on Saturday at 12:30pm. Other NHL playoff games this weekend require cable.
In the NBA Playoffs, Spurs vs Clippers will head to game 7 on Saturday at 8pm. Stream free alternate camera angles on TNTOT. Game 1 of Grizzlies vs Warriors is on ESPN3 and ABC Sunday at 3:30pm. Game 7 between the Nets and Hawks is also on ESPN3/ABC on Sunday at 1pm if necessary. Check the updated streaming schedule at kettle.tv.
MLB games of the day free on PC or with At-Bat Premium on iPhone, iPad, Android:
- Friday: Phillies vs Marlins, 7:10pm
- Saturday: Pirates vs Cardinals, 2:15pm
- Sunday: Blue Jays vs Indians, 1:10pm
The other big sporting event this weekend is Mayweather vs Pacquiao, but there is no legal way to watch it online. It is only available as a $100 pay-per-view through cable. Check if it is available at your local sports bar.
See the full streaming sports schedule from kettle.tv or check your local listings to see what is free with an antenna. All times Eastern.
Television
Now streaming free
- Bruce Jenner Interview clips available free, full interview requires cable
- Hunt for the Boston Bombers on PBS
- Lip Sync Battle
- Community S6 on Yahoo Screen
- Teen Mom
- Mr. Selfridge S3 on PBS
- Wolf Hall S1 on PBS
Now available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, or VUDU
- Orphan Black S3
- Girls S4
- Mad Men final episodes
- Turn S2
- Game of Thrones S4
- Real Housewives of NYC
- The Walking Dead S5
Movies
Dear White People is the iTunes 99¢ rental of the week. See the new free streaming movies this month on Crackle, TubiTV, Hulu, and AOL On.
News
Hulu is making more deals, this week for every season of Seinfeld and future series from AMC. Seinfeld will appear on the service this summer.
NBC Sports Network is now available on Apple TV and Roku. A cable subscription is required for the majority of live content, but it does includes several popular sports, such as Sunday Night Football, NHL, EPL, F1, and college sports.
This is the What to Watch This Weekend (without cable) series. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive it in your inbox every Friday. All times mentioned are Eastern.