NESN (New England Sports Network) was founded in 1984 as a joint venture between the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and Storer Communications. The idea behind NESN was to create a dedicated regional sports network that would provide comprehensive coverage of the Red Sox and Bruins, as well as other New England sports teams and events. Today, NESN is owned by a joint venture of Fenway Sports Group (which owns the Red Sox, Liverpool FC, and the Pittsburgh Penguins) and Delaware North (which owns the Boston Bruins and TD Garden). Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, NESN primarily covers sports news and events in the New England region, including the Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots, Celtics, and various college sports. **One interesting fact**: NESN was one of the first successful team-owned and operated regional sports networks in the country. Its longevity and consistent focus on New England sports have made it a local institution, earning it a reputation as the definitive source for sports coverage in the region.