Last night, the Boston Globe and NESN debuted their new, sports-focused co-production called “Boston Globe Sports Report” debuting across multiple platforms. It airs Mondays at 5:30 p.m. ET on NESN and streaming on NESN 360, and also at 4 p.m. on NESN’s quick Channel, NESN NATION. The studio show can also be seen anytime on the Globe’s YouTube channel, Globe.com/video, and the Globe mobile app. Check out Episode One HERE.
The show will be managed and co-produced by The Boston Globe and NESN. “Boston Globe Sports Report” provides in-depth analysis and opinion on major Boston sports stories, focusing on player performance, team analysis, and game results with thoughts and interviews from Globe journalists, NESN talent, current and former players, coaches, passionate fans, and local celebrities.
“There is always something to talk about with Boston sports,” says Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media. “This new show brings the best of the legendary, award-winning Boston Globe sports team together each week to provide the deeply experienced perspective and analysis to NESN viewers and Globe readers.”
Globe sports writer Ben Volin hosts the program, conducting interviews with high-profile athletes and sports leaders and influencers while moderating discussions and panels with colleagues across Boston Globe Media and NESN sports teams. Each week, Ben is joined on the show by multiple, well-known sports journalists including columnists Dan Shaughnessy, Chad Finn, and Tara Sullivan; Tim Healey and Alex Speier covering the Red Sox; Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn covering the Celtics and the NBA; Chris cost and Nicole Yang covering the Patriots and NFL; Kevin Paul Dupont for the Bruins and more.
“We’re thrilled to team up with The Boston Globe to bring New England fans a fresh, must-movie take on the stories shaping our sports landscape,” says David Wisnia, President and CEO of NESN and SNP. “By pairing the Globe’s unmatched reporting with NESN’s broadcast and streaming reach, we’re creating something truly unique: a show that captures the passion, debate, and energy that define Boston sports.”
“‘Boston Globe Sports Report’ will extend our Globe sports coverage into a weekly show, allowing viewers to go beyond headlines,” says Tim Rasmussen, Globe senior assistant managing editor for visual journalism and news product design. “By pairing our award-winning reporting and analysis with meaningful, hosted conversations, our goal is to bring our coverage to life with added perspective, engaging fans with stories and insights that inform and resonate across New England.”
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