Frustrated by pricey TV packages and limited coverage of their teams, a growing number of sports fans are ditching traditional broadcasters, tuning into illegal streams instead. Can legitimate online options help win back these viewers? Or have the likes of Sky and BT left it too late in the game?

Although Lycra-clad runners have been taking to streets and parks for decades, they’ve become ubiquitous in recent years. There are now 10.5 million runners in the UK, and the growth in related apparel and apps shows how mainstream it’s become. Why exactly has running gotten so big?

The Rio Olympics are just two months away and 76% of Brits are interested in the event. Official sponsorship is strictly monitored, but figures show that much of the buzz could happen on ‘dark social’ channels – beyond the reach of most brands. So what can they do to engage viewers?

Strava, the socially focused, GPS-powered activity tracker, has taken the fitness world by storm. It’s had an especially profound impact on the world of cycling, with thousands of riders going to extreme lengths to claim the virtual prizes it offers. But what makes the platform so addictive?