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Sinclair Inc.

Sinclair, Inc. (formerly Sinclair Broadcast Group) is a local broadcast and pay TV network company based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company owns or operates more than 190 television stations in 90 metropolitan areas, most of which are affiliated with a major broadcast network like ABC, CBS, the CW, Fox or NBC.

Through its Diamond Sports Group subsidiary, Sinclair also has a controlling interest in nearly two dozen regional sports networks. Sinclair also operates the Tennis Channel in the United States and overseas and several broadcast networks and streaming content channels — Charge, Comet, T2, TBD and The Nest.

Sinclair’s other businesses include Sinclair Media Networks, the streaming local news platform NewsOn and One Media Technologies. Sinclair is also a proponent of NextGen TV, the next-generation digital broadcast standard utilizing ATSC 3.0 technology.

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ATVA: FCC lacks authority to eliminate national ownership cap

The American Television Alliance says the FCC lacks the authority to lift or eliminate the broadcast TV ownership cap because certain rules were codified by Congress in 2004.

The logo of the E. W. Scripps Company. (Graphic by The Desk)

Scripps board adopts shareholder rights plan amid Sinclair takeover offer

Scripps adopted a poison pill after Sinclair offered a $7-per-share takeover, aiming to protect shareholder value as the board reviews its options.

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Sinclair names Michaela Pereira as Executive Producer of Amazing America

Sinclair has hired Michaela Pereira to serve as the Executive Producer of "Amazing America," the company’s digital content brand focused on uplifting stories.

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Sinclair makes unsolicited bid for E. W. Scripps

Scripps has made an unsolicited offer to acquire all outstanding share of Scripps as part of an effort to merge with the company.

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Broadcast TV stocks dip after Trump opines about ownership rules

President Trump appeared to side against reforming broadcast ownership rules in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.

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Scripps board will “protect the company” from “opportunistic” Sinclair

Sinclair and Scripps have discussed a possible tie-up between the two companies, with Sinclair adding pressure through a large purchase of equity in its peer broadcaster.

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WCYB meteorologist Dave Dierks to retire after four decades on-air

WCYB's first meteorologist Dave Dierks will retire from the station in August 2026.

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Sinclair CEO: Open season for broadcasters mergers, acquisitions

Two months after Sinclair said it was reviewing its businesses, Sinclair's top executive hinted the company is ready to buy.

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Sinclair revenue drops on weaker advertising income during Q3

With political advertising dried up, Sinclair posted a year-over decline in total revenue, despite gains in its local media and tech businesses.

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Brendan Carr participates in a panel discussion at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

Senators blast FCC Chairman Carr’s absence at hearing on free speech

Senate lawmakers sparred over holding the FCC accountable for its chairman's remarks that ignited a controversy over ABC's late-night talk show.

Sinclair Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media Robert Weisbord (center) participate in a panel discussion with other television industry executives at the 2024 TV of Tomorrow Event in San Francisco.

Sinclair executive: Pulling Jimmy Kimmel was business decision

Sinclair COO Rob Weisbord said the company had a business obligation to pull episodes of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" last month.

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Disney saw modest increase in streaming churn during Kimmel spat

Around four million customers pulled the plug on Hulu and three million ditched their subscription to Disney Plus in September, according to Antenna.

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