The “SportsKit” home screen widget includes the ability to receive real-time updates of sports matches. Right now, Siri can already show sports scores, so Apple probably wants to expand this interaction to other parts of iOS and tvOS.
One thing to keep in mind about this API is that SportsKit is currently being developed as a private framework, meaning the feature won’t be available to every developer – which makes sense since sports-related content usually requires special deals and Apple might have to work directly with providers.
Sports on Apple TV+
The rumors didn’t stop there, as multiple reports earlier this year mentioned that Apple has been talking with the NFL to acquire the rights to Sunday Ticket, which would be a great addition for Apple TV+. More recently, the company hired the former president of ESPN, who will now lead the production of documentary films and unscripted series for Apple’s streaming service.
Now with the first evidence of a new sports-related framework found in iOS, it seems that Apple will finally have something new about sports to share in the coming months.
