CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 19	$ (87)	$ 44	$ 106
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of tax	1	9	5	6
Comprehensive income (loss)	20	(78)	49	112
Comprehensive loss attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	4
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(2)	(2)	(4)	(14)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Sinclair	$ 18	$ (80)	$ 45	$ 102