It obviously does in some way, I've not looked in to how, I've checked out the two programs though and they're both safe and legit to use.
Its a pretty nice system. It gets you to put your login info to your cable provider (dish, comcast, verizon etc) then it logs in through your cable provider and uses your billing info to verify that you pay for its channel then it allows you to watch any game you want on its HD streaming service.
It must be hacking it or something as I logged out and just tried to get in without putting my details in and it wont let me.
Follow this guide https://seo-michael.co.uk/how-to-install-nbc-sports-extra-live-for-xbmc/ And on cyberghost in the bottom left change simulated country to USA, leave simulated IP as automatic, and make sure you click the big yellow button in the middle to start it. It takes a minute or so to take effect, it will tell you once it's working.
I missed most of the first half read we scored on here and now i darent go on a link to watch it in case i jinx us. its ****ing killing me but i know if i watch it they'll score.