Sinclair reportedly considering acquisition of the...

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. is reportedly considering acquiring the Weather Channel TV’s operations for around $100 million, a deal that would further its push into cable television. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday the Hunt Valley-based broadcaster has “expressed interest” in acquiring the Weather Channel from private equity firms Bain Capital LLC and Blackstone Group LP, as well and NBCUniversal. The report, citing unnamed sources, notes talks between Sinclair and the Weather Channel…