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| Launched | 1981 (as PRISM New England) |
| Network | Comcast SportsNet |
| Owned by | Spectacor (1981–1983) Cablevision (1983–2007) Comcast (2007-present) |
| Slogan | Network of Champions |
| Country | United States |
| Language | American English |
| Broadcast area | Massachusetts eastern Connecticut central Connecticut Vermont Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island |
| Formerly called | PRISM New England (1981–1983) SportsChannel New England (1983–1998) Fox Sports New England (1998–1999) Fox Sports Net New England (1999–2004) FSN New England (2004–2007) |
| Website | Comcast SportsNet New England |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | 630 |
| Dish Network | 435 |
| Cable | |
| Available on select cable systems | Check local listings for channels |
Comcast SportsNet New England (CSN New England for short) is a regional cable sports network that operates in Massachusetts, eastern and central Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. CSN New England began in 1981 as PRISM New England as the cable home for the Hartford Whalers, Boston Celtics, Boston Breakers, and various college teams. It was co-owned with the original PRISM network in Philadelphia by Spectacor. In 1983, the network was sold to Cablevision and it was rebranded as SportsChannel New England. As with the other SportsChannel networks, it joined Fox Sports Net and was rebranded as Fox Sports New England on January 28, 1998 (later FSN New England). In later years, it carried selected New York Mets games to parts of Connecticut not served by MSG or FSN New York (now MSG Plus), which then produced the games.
In 2007, Cablevision sold its remaining share of the network to Comcast and on October 1, 2007 the network was rebranded as CSN New England.
CSN New England, along with the other Comcast SportsNet branded networks, was revamped with a new network logo and graphics package (similar to CSN Bay Area) in August 2008.
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Teams
- Boston Celtics (NBA): 1982-Present
Former teams
- New England Revolution (MLS): 1996-2007
- Hartford Whalers (NHL): 1982-1997
- Boston Breakers (USFL): 1983
On air personalities
Current personalities
- Michael Felger: Host of Mohegan Sun Sports Tonight and Sports Sunday
- Greg Dickerson: Boston Celtics Courtside Reporter (2006-Present), Studio Host (2001-2006)
- Tommy Heinsohn: Boston Celtics Color Commentator for Celtics' Home Games (1982-Present)
- Mike Gorman: Boston Celtics Play-by-play Announcer (1982-Present)
- Donny Marshall: Boston Celtics Studio Analyst , Color Commentator for Celtics' Road Games
- Gary Tanguay: Boston Celtics Studio Host (1999-Present) and host of Mohegan Sun Sports Tonight
- Lou Merloni: Baseball Analyst and Reporter (2009-Present)
- Troy Brown: Football Analyst (2008-Present)
- Michael Holley: Celtics Now Host (2008-Present)
- Sean McAdam: CSNNE.COM Baseball Staff Writer
- Tom E. Curran: CSNNE.COM Football Staff Writer
- Joe Haggerty: CSNNE.COM Hockey Staff Writer
- Sherrod Blakely: CSNNE.COM Basketball Staff Writer
- Chris Collins: SportsNet Central Anchor/Reporter
- Mike Giardi: SportsNet Central Anchor/Reporter
- Carolyn Manno: SportsNet Central Anchor/Reporter
- Jessica Moran: SportsNet Central Anchor/Reporter
- Jackie Pepper: SportsNet Central Anchor/Reporter
- Kevin Walsh: SportsNet Central Anchor/ Reporter
Former on air personalities
- Upton Bell: Boston Breakers Studio Host (1983)
- Don Blackburn: Hartford Whalers Color Commentator (1984-1986)
- John Carlson: Bay State Titans Play-by-Play (1990)
- Bob Cousy: Boston Celtics Color Commentator (1999-2008)
- Gerry Cheevers: Hartford Whalers Color Commentator (1986-1995)
- Larry Collmus: "Racing From Suffolk Downs" co-host
- Eric Frede: Boston Celtics Studio Host (1998-2001)
- John Forslund: Hartford Whalers Play-by-play (1995-1997).
- Bill Gardner: Hartford Whalers Color Commentator (1996–1997)
- Bob Lobel: Boston Celtics Studio Host (1989-1993)
- Mike Lynch: Boston Celtics Studio Host (1993-1994)
- Willie Maye: Boston Celtics Courtside Reporter (1996-2005), Studio Host (1994-1996)
- Harvey Pack: "Racing From Suffolk Downs" co-host
- Rick Peckham: Hartford Whalers Play-by-play (1984-1995).
- Daryl Reaugh: Hartford Whalers Color Commentator (1995–1996)
- Leah Secondo: Boston Celtics Studio Host (1997-1998)
- Kim Walden: Boston Celtics Studio Host (1996-1997)
- Dave Briggs (journalist) Host and reporter (200?-200?)
Celtics Coverage
In-game coverage
Mike Gorman handles the play-by-play with Tommy Heinsohn as the color man. Greg Dickerson is the sideline reporter.
Pre and post-game coverage
Gary Tanguay is the studio host alongside Donny Marshall. Greg Dickerson conducts interviews with the players and coach Doc Rivers. Gorman and Heinsohn also preview and recap the game.
Shows
Mohegan Sun Sports Tonight
Airs live at 6:30 and 10 every weeknight. Sports Tonight recaps the day in Boston sports and covers the latest headlines. Hosted by Michael Felger and Gary Tanguay. Lou Merloni is the baseball analyst, Cedric Maxwell is the basketball analyst, Bob Beers is the hockey analyst, and Troy Brown is the football analyst. Frequent guests include Steve Buckley, Michael Silverman, Joe Haggerty, Michael Holley, Tom E. Curran, Sean McAdam, Rob Bradford, Chris Gasper, Kevin Paul Dupont, and others. Jonathan Papelbon also makes a weekly appearance during Red Sox season.
Sports Sunday
Michael Felger hosts every Sunday night at 10. Sports Sunday reviews the week that was in New England Sports. Lou Merloni, Bob Ryan, Ron Borges, Michael Holley, Chris Gasper, Sean McAdam, Cedric Maxwell,Glen Ordway, Gerry Callahan, Kevin Paul Dupont, and others are part of discussions with Felger. Conference Call features writers from across the country who call in to talk about the national sports scene.
The Baseball Show
Airs every Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM. Hosted by Greg Dickerson with analysts Lou Merloni, Sean McAdam, and Steve Buckley. Michael Felger was the former host, but had to leave the show after committing to 98.5 The Sports Hub because the show is simulcast on WEEI. The show takes viewer and listener calls about the latest issues regarding the Red Sox.
Celtics Now
Hosted by Michael Holley. Reviews the week of the Boston Celtics.
New England Championship Wrestling
This wrestling show debuts January 8, 2010.
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