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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 Sinclair Broadcast Group's digital network Charge. (Graphic by The Desk)

Sinclair digital networks get distribution on Paramount-owned channels

Comet, Charge, The Nest and TBD will be offered on Paramount-owned CBS and independent stations in major markets.

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Parks Associates reveals list of top leaders in video and entertainment for 2023

Parks Associates has released its annual Top Leaders in Technology list, which includes more than 80 executives in the field of video and entertainment.

A rooftop antenna. (Photo by "flrnt" via Flickr/Creative Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Digital broadcast networks see increased viewership in 2023

Sinclair's Charge and Weigel's Me TV saw the largest year-over audience growth last year.

FCC Chairperson Jessica Rosenworcel appears in an undated handout photograph. (Image courtesy FCC, Graphic by The Desk)

FCC chair says local news producers should get priority review of license renewals

The head of the FCC says prioritizing those who produce and air community-based content would help support local journalism.

Bally Sports Network offers bill credits after outages

Affected subscribers will need to contact customer service to have the credit applied to their account.

The CBS Building in New York City.

Paramount, Sinclair renew affiliation agreements, channels will stay on Paramount Plus

The deal covers more than 21 CBS affiliates owned by Sinclair.

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Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley wants company to focus beyond broadcasting

Sinclair needs to move beyond its core broadcast business to survive over the long-term, CEO Chris Ripley said in a wide-ranging interview.

"The Nest" is a new digital broadcast network featuring re-runs that will replace Sinclair's "Stadium" sports network later this month. (Courtesy image, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair bids farewell to Stadium, will launch The Nest

Later this month, Sinclair will replace its Stadium sports network with "The Nest," a new channel dedicated to "comfort food" TV.

Utah Jazz launch streaming service with $126 price tag

The Utah Jazz unveiled their streaming television service on Wednesday that will allow fans of the basketball team to watch live games online.

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

Sinclair deal with Nexstar returns some CW affiliates to DirecTV

The renewed agreement between the two broadcasters allows Sinclair to negotiate carriage of its affiliates with streaming cable alternatives.

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.

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