"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"Reporting in The Athletic indicates that there is an opt-out clause in the contract that would allow Apple to terminate the agreement if a certain number of Season Pass subscribers isn't met."
The shift to AI-narrated books is a direct opposition to Amazon's current rules for Audible, which expressly state that audiobooks submitted and offered on the platform must be narrated by a human.
Another point that could compel Apple back into negotiations with the league is the fact that Sunday Ticket is the league's final media package available for purchase until 2033.
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”