Is the Sony X90L still worth buying for sports?

Yes — the Sony X90L is still worth buying for sports if you can get it at a good discount. Its main strengths for sports are strong SDR brightness for daytime viewing and Sony’s generally reliable motion handling, which helps with fast action like football, basketball, hockey, and racing.

The main caveat: it is a 2023 model, so it makes the most sense as a value buy rather than at near-new-model pricing. Also, while it handles indirect glare well thanks to high brightness, it may not be the best choice for very bright rooms with harsh direct reflections. If you watch lots of sports in a sunlit room, compare it against newer bright-room TVs before buying.