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

Leagues may try to buy Bally Sports channels from Sinclair

Three professional sports leagues may make a bid for Sinclair Broadcast Group's two dozen regional sports networks.

Sinclair may divest its regional streaming sports networks

Sinclair recently hired two investment firms with the possible intent of selling its regional sports networks, according to a report.

Sinclair, Scripps stations dropping Me TV digital network

Around a dozen broadcast stations that carry Me TV will lose their affiliation next week.

Anchor who slurred speech during broadcast leaves station

A TV news anchor in New York who went viral over an awkward broadcast will leave the station early.

Albany news anchor on leave after on-air incident

A news anchor in Albany, New York has been placed on leave after she appeared disheveled during a recent news broadcast.

Sinclair will launch sports streaming service this week

The Sinclair Broadcast Group says it will launch its Bally Sports-branded regional sports streaming service later this week.

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.

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