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Sinclair president Ripley: “There’s a real commercial logic” behind buying more RSNs

Sinclair Broadcast Group president and chief executive Chris Ripley (l) (Sinclair)

The Maryland-based owner of local TV stations has rapidly become a major player in the US sports media landscape, and has aggressive goals for more growth.

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