Top 10 most valuable sports businesses in the world

8. NESN

Brand Value 2013: $510 million

Brand Value 2012: $500 million

The New England Sports Network is a cable television network that covers the 6 New England States (except 2 towns in Connecticut). They are the primary broadcasters for the Boston Red Sox and used to be a carrier for Fox Sports and ESPNews.

In 2013, NESN had the 5ht highest rating for 2013 (7.3) in baseball when it broadcast games of the Boston Red Sox. It also has the 3rd highest subscriber fees at $3.56 per month.