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<DESCRIPTION>POWER OF ATTORNEY
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				January 1, 2025




U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549

Dear Sir/Madam:

	I hereby authorize Steven A. Thomas, Esquire,
C.J. Persson, Esquire, Anastasia Thomas, Esquire, and
Clinton R. Black, V, Esquire to sign and file form 4's
and form 5's with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
on my behalf. This authorization shall be in effect until
December 31, 2025.

				Very truly yours,

				/s/ Christopher Ripley

				Chrisptopher Ripley
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