Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch said CNN’s soon-to-be stewards at Paramount are apt to reinvigorate the news network, but he expressed confidence that Fox News can withstand a potential challenge. “We have been winning, and we win amongst strong competition,” Murdoch said at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. “Under the Ellisons, CNN obviously will be a strong competitor, as we’d expect. Asked about the broader impact of the deal, Murdoch said, “We wish them the best of luck. Describing the company’s relationship with the league as “very strong,” Murdoch said Fox has not yet had “material conversations” toward a renewal.

Source: CNN March 03, 2026 01:43 UTC