So your abroad for awhile and you are missing some big sporting event like the NFL Superbowl, BCS title game, etc.
How can you do that? Well now there are more option then ever.
Internet:
Justin TV:Is a user content site that people post movies, TV, web cams, sports to their channels. Any large event will be on it but you can get locked out of a channel if its too busy.
UStream: Same principal as JTV.
Locally:
If you are abroad and there is an expat community of size, there might be a meeting spot to watch sporting events from your country. If there is a expat email list, facebook group or newspaper, it will be listed there.