In other words, anyone who starts streaming the game on ESPN will soon be behind the rest of the world, even though the feed is “live.” After an hours-long broadcast, anyone streaming at home is liable to be up to three in-game minutes behind — an unforgivable amount of lag in the sports world, especially if you’ve got money riding on the game.

The Ryder Cup is now in full swing. The 2025 Ryder Cup is the 45th edition of golf’s premier biennial team competition, pitting the United States (host) against Europe in a showcase of match play, strategy, and continental pride. This tournament ...