Sinclair Broadcast Group owns or operates 185 television stations across 85 markets in the United States, affiliated with all major broadcast networks including Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, MyNetworkTV, The CW and The CW Plus. They are the largest owner of Fox and ABC affiliates among station groups. Sinclair also owns four digital multicast networks: Comet, Charge!, The Nest, and Roar, and the sports-oriented cable network Tennis Channel. Sinclair is the second- largest television station operator in the U.S., covering over 40% of American households. Additionally, Sinclair owns or provides services to regional sports cable networks and streaming services. It is known for conservative- leaning editorial practices. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland.
