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Sinclair won’t return Jimmy Kimmel to their ABC affiliates
ABC might be ready for Jimmy Kimmel to return to the air waves — but Sinclair, one of the largest owners of local ABC affiliates — is not.
TEGNA renews broadcast agreement with Kroenke Sports for Colorado sports
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment will once again make a slate of Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games available on free broadcast television through a renewed agreement with TEGNA.
DirecTV app lands on Vizio smart TVs
Streamers with Vizio smart TVs can now watch hundreds of free and premium channels from DirecTV via a native app on that platform, the company announced on Monday.
Sinclair pulls Charlie Kirk documentary from ABC affiliates
Sinclair pulled a documentary on Charlie Kirk from the schedule of its ABC affiliates on Friday, opting to air "Celebrity Family Feud" instead.
Man arrested for drive-by shooting at Sacramento ABC TV station
Police in Northern California are still attempting to determine a motive for the Friday afternoon shooting.
Trump administration sued for union-busting at USAGM, Voice of America
The lawsuit claims the August 28 order was retaliation for unions’ litigation and grievances opposing the agency’s dismantlement.
Gray Media renews deal for Phoenix Suns, Mercury games
The Phoenix Suns and Mercury signed a two-year extension with Gray Television to air games free over-the-air across Arizona through 2027-28.
Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against New York Times
A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, calling the 85-page complaint too long and improper.
FCC chairman targets “The View” after getting Jimmy Kimmel suspended
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has weighed revoking the "news program" status of ABC's roundtable discussion show "The View."
Weigel sets late September launch date for West
Weigel Broadcasting has formally set a launch date for its western-themed multicast network West
Law firm files FCC complaint against TV station over Kimmel monologue
The complaint filed by the Center for American Rights targets KABC-TV, located in the broadcast market of Disney's corporate headquarters.
Nexstar denies FCC scrutiny factored into pre-emption of Jimmy Kimmel’s show
Nexstar says its decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live" from its ABC affiliates was not related to its business deals that require FCC approval.