CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net (loss) income	$ (279)	$ 2,701	$ (326)
Adjustments to post-retirement obligations, net of taxes	0	3	1
Share of other comprehensive gain of equity method investments	0	3	7
Comprehensive (loss) income	(279)	2,707	(318)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	4	(20)	(18)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(16)	(29)	(70)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Sinclair	(291)	2,658	(406)
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC
Net (loss) income	(245)	2,701	(326)
Adjustments to post-retirement obligations, net of taxes	0	3	1
Share of other comprehensive gain of equity method investments	0	3	7
Comprehensive (loss) income	(245)	2,707	(318)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	4	(20)	(18)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(16)	(29)	(70)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Sinclair	$ (257)	$ 2,658	$ (406)