CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 1	$ 96	$ (215)	$ 140
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap, net of tax	0	(8)	(1)	(3)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1	88	(216)	137
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(2)	(2)	(6)	(6)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Sinclair	$ (1)	$ 86	$ (222)	$ 131