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Sinclair News

Tennis Channel's Jon Wertheim

Tennis Channel CEO says Sinclair will not sell network

"It’s not on the market. We don’t need investments. We don’t need anything."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 30, 2026 0
View of a camera with a Fox Sports logo

Fox, Sinclair submit comment to FCC advocating protections for sports on broadcast TV

"Making paywalled streaming the default viewing option for live sports could have devastating consequences for consumers and broadcast stations alike."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 31, 2026 0
Tennis Channel's Jon Wertheim

Tennis Channel streaming service joins Amazon Prime Video Channels

The network is looking to join other stores, like Roku's, to expand its reach.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 4, 2026 0
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton

Scripps rejects Sinclair’s unsolicited takeover bid

"Scripps’ board determined that Sinclair’s unsolicited acquisition proposal is not in the best interests of Scripps and its shareholders."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 17, 2025 0
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton

Sinclair makes unsolicited bid for Scripps as Trump weighs in on broadcast ownership cap

Scripps' Ion has a sizeable portfolio of sports rights.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 24, 2025 0
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton

Sinclair eyes takeover bid of Scripps

The deal would have major sports implications.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 17, 2025 0
YouTube vs Disney

Sinclair CEO rips Disney, YouTube TV over dispute

"We have no say in whether our content and the content we pay to air will be distributed to local viewers."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 7, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

ABC

Live sports could be collateral in programming battles with local affiliates

People look inside the outdoor Tennis Channel Lounge

Former Tennis Channel CEO sues Sinclair, reveals buyers offered more than $1B for network

Tennis Channel could be ripe for a transaction amid reported restructuring at Sinclair, with this lawsuit revealing the potential value of the network.

By Drew Lerner OnAug 25, 2025 0
Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

League Networks

Where could Tennis Channel land in a potential spinoff?

People look inside the outdoor Tennis Channel Lounge

Sinclair reportedly eyeing spinoff, putting Tennis Channel in flux

The company "is launching a strategic review of its broadcast business."

By Drew Lerner OnAug 12, 2025 0

Vince Young, Trent Richardson, Mike Golic Jr. lead new slate of team-focused college football podcasts from Sinclair

A Michigan show will be added to the network later this summer.

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 16, 2025 0
Iga Swiatek returns to Maria Sakkari during the WTA final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells

Tennis Channel renews media rights with WTA through 2032

"WTA is more valuable than ever."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 25, 2025 0
Aaron Judge in a March 20, 2025 Spring Training game.

YES and Marquee could lose Comcast carriage Friday as part of Sinclair negotiations

The current extension between Comcast and Sinclair expires early Friday morning.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 27, 2025 0
Landon Donovan and Tim Howad Unfiltered

Sinclair launches soccer podcast with Landon Donovan, Tim Howard

“I've had other people approach me multiple times about podcasts, and it just didn't feel right."

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 30, 2024 0
Bally Sports, NBA, NHL logos.

NBA, NHL stand to lose tens of millions if Bally Sports does not emerge from bankruptcy

Both the NHL and NBA could be out tens of millions of dollars if the Bally Sports RSN's parent company is unable to emerge from bankruptcy.

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 7, 2024 0
Pace car driver Dr. Phil McGraw before the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Tennis Channel fires CEO, reportedly due to role as Dr. Phil advisor

Solomon's last day with be Monday, Sept. 9.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 7, 2024 0
ESPN and Tennis Channel are under fire for AI moves, even if they haven’t created Skynet yet.

ESPN

AI announcements clue us into what sports media companies don’t value

Bally Sports Diamond Sports Group

MLB not ready to play ball with Bally Sports after NBA, NHL deals

After getting new deals with the NBA and NHL, Bally Sports parent company Diamond Sports Group is facing MLB resistance again.

By Daniel Kaplan OnSep 3, 2024 0
Matt Leinart, Mark Ingram II, Jerry Ferrara, Rob Stone, and Urban Meyer are launching new sports podcasts with Sinclair.

Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart, Jerry Ferrara and more to lead new Sinclair sports podcasts

Sinclair's sports podcasts are starting with a lot of Big Noon Kickoff figures.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 14, 2024 1
Credit: Comcast

Comcast

Comcast-Bally Sports negotiations could make or break RSNs

Bally Sports Diamond Sports Group

Diamond Sports projects budget deficit of $46.5 million in court filing

Diamond Sports Group claimed a significant budget deficit in a court filing as it still tries to navigate a path out of bankruptcy.

By Daniel Kaplan OnJun 1, 2024 2
Dec 7, 2022; San Diego, CA, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred looks on during the presentation of the Allan H. Selling Award for philanthropic excellence during the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings at Manchester Grand Hyatt.

Rob Manfred on Diamond Sports saga: ‘There is no plan at this point’

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed skepticism with Diamond Sports' ability to emerge whole out of bankruptcy.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnMay 26, 2024 2
Bally Sports Diamond Sports Group

NBA, NHL join MLB as skeptics of Diamond Sports reorganization: ‘We have more questions than answers’

The NBA and NHL united with MLB in putting forward skepticism of Diamond Sports' reorganization plans at a legal hearing.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 15, 2024 0
Brett Haber (L) and Jim Courier on Tennis Channel US Open coverage in 2020.

With Tennis Channel sale likely, who might step up as a buyer?

Sinclair is ready to put Tennis Channel on the market - who might step up as a buyer?

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 15, 2024 0

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