Baltimore – April 30, 2025 – Sinclair Inc. today announced that veteran media and technology executive Jeff Blackburn has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Channel. In this role, Blackburn will lead the network’s strategic growth as well as its expansion across digital, streaming and global platforms.
Blackburn joins Sinclair following a storied 24-year career at Amazon, where he was the prime architect of the company’s expansion into streaming and sports, and instrumental in building some of the company’s most successful businesses, including Prime Video, Amazon Studios, Amazon Music, and Amazon’s advertising and marketplace divisions. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Media and Entertainment at Amazon, overseeing the company’s entire media portfolio.
“Jeff’s appointment marks a pivotal step in our strategy to accelerate Tennis Channel’s growth and unlock long-term value across Sinclair’s portfolio,” said Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair Inc. “With a track record of driving innovation and scaling multibillion-dollar media businesses, Jeff brings the strategic vision and operational expertise to expand our digital footprint, deepen audience engagement, and capitalize on global sports and streaming trends. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow Tennis Channel’s distribution and expand its direct-to-consumer offering, further establishing Tennis Channel as a global, always-on destination for fans across every screen and platform.”
Tennis Channel is a sports treasure. Jeff Blackburn, Chairman and CEO of Tennis Channel
