CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 25	$ 193
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net of tax	4	(3)
Comprehensive income	29	190
Comprehensive loss attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	4
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(2)	(12)
Comprehensive income attributable to Sinclair	$ 27	$ 182