who does sinclair own

Sinclair Broadcast Group is a major American telecommunications conglomerate that owns, operates, or provides services to approximately 178 to 185 television stations in over 80 markets across the United States. These stations are affiliated with all major broadcast networks including Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, MyNetworkTV, The CW, and The CW Plus. Sinclair also owns four digital multicast networks: Comet, Charge!, The Nest, and Roar, as well as the sports-oriented cable network Tennis Channel. Additionally, Sinclair owns regional sports networks such as those rebranded from Fox Sports to Bally Sports and has interests in streaming services like Stirr and the Marquee Sports Network. The company is controlled by descendants of its founder Julian Sinclair Smith and is headquartered in Maryland. Sinclair is known for its conservative-leaning editorial content. It has substantial influence in the broadcasting market, covering around 40% of American households. The company's reach spans from large metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C., to smaller markets.