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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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Sinclair Ventures appoints Craig Blank as principal

Sinclair Ventures, the investment business unit of broadcaster Sinclair, Inc., has appointed Craig Blank as a principal.

DirecTV expands “MySports” package to include more broadcast stations

Independently-owned ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates are joining a wide number of Fox stations and affiliates available through the plan.

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Sinclair renews “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” for 11th season

Sinclair, Inc. has renewed its nationally-syndicated current events program "Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson" for an 11th season.

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Comet Fest draws over 2 million to Sinclair multicast network

A tribute to the Jurassic Park film franchise by Sinclair's Comet earlier this month generated record audiences and year-over-year growth in key demographics.

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Sinclair adds Taylor Murray to The National News Desk

Sinclair, Inc. has added journalist Taylor Murray to the anchor team at The National News Desk (TND), the broadcaster announced on Monday.

Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy appears during an interview on his cable news channel. (Still frame via YouTube video)

Newsmax CEO: FCC lacks authority to eliminate broadcast ownership cap

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy says raising or eliminating the FCC's ownership cap would harm localism and raise costs for consumers to the benefit of executives and shareholders.

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

Viewpoint: What does Sinclair’s “strategic review” really involve?

Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley says the company is exploring “strategic opportunities” for its Broadcast division and may separate its Ventures arm, sparking speculation over possible buys and restructuring.

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Kirk Varner
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(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and Roar. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair adds new affiliates for multicast networks

Sinclair is advancing its multicast networks strategy with new broadcast affiliates and a new national distribution deal with Mediacom, the broadcaster announced Wednesday.

The NewsOn app for Roku offers live local newscasts from hundreds of stations, along with on-demand clips and interactive news features. (Courtesy image)

Sinclair sells streaming app NewsOn to rival Zeam

Sinclair, Inc. has sold its streaming news app NewsOn to rival platform Zeam, the companies announced on Tuesday.

Sinclair owns a number of broadcast and cable assets, including local TV stations; multicast networks Comet, Charge, Roar and The Nest; and the sports network Tennis Channel. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair launches strategic review of businesses

Sinclair, Inc.'s board of directors has authorized a comprehensive strategic review of its broadcast operations, with the goal of possibly spinning out or selling certain assets

Sinclair owns a number of broadcast and cable assets, including local TV stations; multicast networks Comet, Charge, Roar and The Nest; and the sports network Tennis Channel. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair revenue dips to $784 million during Q2

Sinclair posted a net loss of $64 million during Q2, compared to a $17 million profit last year.

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Tennis Channel renews media deal with International Tennis Federation

The Tennis Channel has renewed its long-standing partnership with the International Tennis Federation for exclusive U.S. media rights to several high-profile tennis tournaments.

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