I wasn't sure where specifically to post so here it goes.
A coworker suggested this app, DofuStream, to watch some US sports...the app I downloaded has access to NFL, MLB, NCAAF, NBA, NHL.
I am currently working in Japan (temporarily) and was able to watch US college football via the app. The Google Play store has different options for Dofu but the icon I downloaded looks like this
No VPN needed.