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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.

The logo of the CW Network. (Logo courtesy Nexstar Media Group, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Nexstar moves CW Network in Seattle, Pittsburgh and Oklahoma City

Nexstar says it will move CW shows to new TV stations in Oklahoma City, Pittsburgh and Seattle in September.

The logo of Sinclair Broadcast Group's Diamond Sports. (Logo courtesy Sinclair Broadcast Group, Graphic by The Desk)

Diamond Sports files lawsuit against parent Sinclair

Diamond Sports is suing its parent company over an alleged scheme to siphon $1.5 billion from the regional sports group.

Talent at Cumulus Media's stations in Charleston, South Carolina participate in a back-to-school event called "843 Day." (Courtesy photo)

Good News Roundup for August 11, 2013

A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.

A maintenance worker with Charter's Spectrum works on a utility line. (Courtesy photo)

Good News Roundup for August 4, 2023

A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.

The wordmark of broadcaster Sinclair, Inc. (Graphic by The Desk)

Sinclair loses $89 million in first full quarter since Diamond Sports bankruptcy

The TV broadcaster saw an 8 percent decline in its media and overall revenue compared to Q2 2022.

A Samsung SMT-C5320 HD HDMI cable box, connected and working, branded with Optimum the cable provider. (Photo by Jonathan Schilling via Wikimedia Commons)

Cable TV group opposes ‘all-in’ pricing proposal at FCC, citing high bills

A consortium representing small and rural cable operators claims customers will be "troubled" to learn the real cost of their television service.

A television set with streaming content.

Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes

The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry's future.

Marquee launches streaming subscription for Cubs fans

Marquee Sports Network is now available to Chicago Cubs fans over the Internet for $20 a month, no cable or satellite subscription required.

The wordmark of broadcaster Sinclair, Inc. (Graphic by The Desk)

Hulu to bring Sinclair digital networks, Tennis Channel to live TV service

Hulu will start offering four new channels operated by Sinclair, Inc., the companies announced on Wednesday.

The logo of the CW Network. (Logo courtesy Nexstar Media Group, Graphic designed by The Desk)

DirecTV says Nexstar forcing Sinclair to withhold CW Network programming

DirecTV has accused Nexstar Media Group of forcing another broadcaster to black out its CW Network programming on its streaming platform.

A baseball stadium. (Stock image via Pexels, Graphic by The Desk)

Major League Baseball takes over Diamondbacks telecasts

MLB will offer some Diamondbacks games for free through mid-July, while also distributing the games on DirecTV, Fubo and cable systems.

After legal battle, Phoenix Suns games headed to Gray Television

Gray Television has secured the rights to games played by the Phoenix Suns basketball team following Diamond Sports' legal challenge.

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