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Comcast buys 50% stake in NECN


June 18, 2009 Cable giant Comcast Corp. has bought out Hearst's 50% stake in New England Cable News to take full control of the network. Comcast's regional programming operations now include three news and entertainment networks and 10 regional sports networks, including Comcast SportsNet New England. "NECN is one of the leading sources for New England news and one of the most recognized regional cable networks in the nation, which makes it an attractive business operation," said Jon Litner, who oversees local programming businesses as president of Comcast Sports Group.

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