Sinclair (SBGI) Stock News

Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for August 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day.

Investors can access the live webcast through Sinclair's website at www.sbgi.net under the Investor Relations section. For those participating via phone, the dial-in number is 888-506-0062 with entry code 357349. A replay of the call will be exclusively available on the company's website.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced the appointment of Matt Hamilton as Vice President and General Manager of its Boise television stations KBOI (CBS), KNIN (FOX), and KYUU (CW+). Hamilton, who previously served as Market Sales Manager for these stations, brings extensive media experience from various senior sales leadership roles across multiple markets.

Prior to joining Sinclair in 2024, Hamilton held positions at several media organizations including KVVU, WGBA, KIVI, iHeartMedia, and others across markets such as Las Vegas, Green Bay, Boise, Twin Falls, and Portland. Hamilton, a Western Washington University graduate, will focus on community service, local content delivery, and providing marketing solutions for Treasure Valley businesses.

Tennis Channel (NASDAQ:SBGI) has secured a six-year exclusive media rights deal with WTA Ventures to broadcast women's tennis in the United States through 2032. The agreement covers all WTA 1000, 500, and 250 events (excluding U.S. tournaments) and the WTA Finals.

The partnership comes amid growing viewership of women's tennis in 2025, particularly among viewers aged 18-34, and follows the success of Tennis Channel's Women's Day programming initiative. The coverage will be available across Tennis Channel's platforms, including TennisChannel 2 streaming network.

The deal represents a significant milestone for WTA Ventures' strategy to enhance the commercial value of women's tennis, with Tennis Channel committed to ensuring parity between women's and men's tour coverage.

Sinclair (SBGI) reported significant growth across its free over-the-air multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. The networks achieved record-breaking season-to-date ratings, with CHARGE up 21%, Comet up 17%, and ROAR up 40% among total viewers in top 10 DMAs. The company announced major programming acquisitions for 2025-26, including Criminal Minds and Homicide: Life on the Street for CHARGE, Xena: Warrior Princess and The Outer Limits for Comet, Hollywood Game Night and Weakest Link for ROAR, and Gene Simmons: Family Jewels and Wahlburgers for The Nest. Success was attributed to strategic initiatives including anchor series acquisitions, expanded distribution in top markets, rebranding of TBD to ROAR, and successful fan events like COMET FEST and CHARGECON.

Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) held its Annual Stockholders' Meeting where shareholders elected nine Directors to the company's board, including Executive Chairman David D. Smith and other key members. The stockholders also approved several important proposals including the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2025, a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and an amendment to expand the definition of "Permitted Transferees" of Class B Common Stock. Sinclair operates as a diversified media company with 185 television stations across 85 markets, owns Tennis Channel, and manages multiple multicast networks including CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest.

Sinclair and ONE Media Technologies are hosting a major NextGen TV interoperability event from June 3-6, 2025, at their Hunt Valley, Maryland headquarters. The event brings together over 30 manufacturers and vendors across the broadcast industry to test compatibility and resolve interoperability issues for ATSC 3.0 technology. This collaborative effort aims to ensure a smooth transition to NextGen TV, with deadlines set for February 2028 in top-55 markets and February 2030 in remaining markets. The testing event includes participants from various segments of the broadcast chain, including encoder, transmitter, and receiver manufacturers, focusing on resolving potential issues before consumer deployment.

Sinclair has appointed Daniel Maas as Vice President of Business Development for AMP Media, the company's original content brand. Maas, a seasoned media executive with over 15 years of experience, will spearhead strategic growth initiatives across AMP Media's portfolio, including podcasts, social-first video series, and digital franchises. Previously, he served as Head of Media at Betr and Executive VP at Wave Sports + Entertainment, where he developed successful programming with athletes and celebrities. His career includes senior roles at DAZN, NBA, and CBS Interactive. Maas holds an MBA from NYU Stern and graduated magna cum laude from UPenn.

Sinclair (SBGI) has been awarded 25 RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism, with 17 of its content centers receiving recognition. The awards span multiple categories including Breaking News, Hard News, Continuing Coverage, Investigative Reporting, Sports Reporting, Innovation, Digital, and Podcast. Notable achievements include Overall Excellence awards for WJLA/Washington DC, CNY/Syracuse, and WJAR/Providence, while WPEC/West Palm Beach and CNY/Syracuse were honored for Best Newscasts. The awards, sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association, highlight Sinclair's commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful news coverage across its network of stations. Coverage topics ranged from investigative pieces on migrant rescues and traffic stops to sports features and innovative news programming.

Sinclair's (SBGI) investigative news program Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson has been awarded 10 Telly Awards in 2025, marking a significant achievement in its tenth season. The program received one Gold award for "Why America is Sick," five Silver awards for various news segments including coverage of the Panama Canal and border issues, and four Bronze awards for reporting on topics like global immigration and nuclear concerns.

Full Measure, which airs weekly on Sinclair's television stations and online platforms, focuses on investigative and accountability reporting, covering topics from immigration to government waste and national security. The show is part of Sinclair's network of 185 television stations across 86 markets.