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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.

Dish Network streamer pulls Sinclair sports network Stadium

The move comes as Dish Network continues paring down its sports offerings to subscribers on Sling TV and its flagship satellite services.

Sinclair, Dish Network reach temporary agreement

The agreement allows Sinclair's local broadcast channels to remain on Dish Network while both sides negotiate a new contract.

Dish’s Ergen hints Sinclair dispute over regional sports

All signs appear to point to a dispute between Dish Network and Sinclair that will leave some viewers without one or more local stations by next week.

Sinclair warns Dish Network will likely drop over 100 local channels

Sinclair says Dish Network could drop more than 100 local stations throughout the country if a new carriage agreement isn't reached by next Monday.

FCC hits Sinclair-operated stations with $9 million fine

The FCC announced a $9 million fine against more than a dozen television stations operated by Sinclair.

Sinclair faces prolonged dispute with Suddenlink over channels

Sinclair's latest dispute with a cable company is unusual: The broadcaster is warning viewers two channels may never return to cable.

Sinclair places bid for Comcast’s regional sports networks

Sinclair Broadcast Group has emerged as a potential buyer for Comcast's seven regional cable sports channels, according to a report.

The coverage map of Sinclair's regional sports channels Bally Sports. (Image courtesy Sinclair Broadcast Group, Graphic by The Desk)

Sinclair says Bally Sports streamer won’t cost $23 a month

Sinclair's CEO says the $23 a month price cited by the New York Post and others is off, but won't say how much the service will ultimately cost.

Bally Sports streaming service could cost $23 a month

Sinclair Broadcast Group could launch its Bally Sports streaming service with a price tag of $23 a month, according to a report.

Sinclair rids itself of Seattle radio stations

The Sinclair Broadcast Group has sold off its four radio stations in Seattle, ending the company's short tenure as a radio broadcaster.

Prosecutor lodges complaint against local Sinclair station

A local prosecutor's office has filed a formal complaint with the FCC over WBFF-TV's news coverage.

Sinclair trims employee count by 5 percent as revenue continues to dwindle

The Sinclair Broadcast Group has started a massive round of layoffs that will see the elimination of hundreds of jobs.

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