For many lads in the UK, football is key to their upbringing. More than half a billion people watched the FA Cup final in 2013 – sports fans are a formidable group. But are rampant misogyny, hooliganism, and heavy drinking really the hallmarks of a modern footy fan?

What happens if you’re too fat, fit or fabulous for a regular beach or city break? As demand for active, gay-friendly and plus-size holidays grows, travel operators are offering breaks that meet niche needs. In the second of a two-part report, Canvas8 looks at those travelling to get fit or fit in.

Sports jerseys are fans' war paint; tribal garments with history and passion fused into every stitch. Now, Silver Crystal Sports is changing the way they're bought. It's offering customisable jerseys on-demand to the fans who want them most; those in the stadium, who're still pumped up from the game.

When you think of golfers, images of retired men, dressed in whites strolling around the course spring to mind. Topgolf, with its ‘entertainment centres’ are trying to change that. And it’s working; 64% of customers at Topgolf are aged 18 to 24. So what is Topgolf doing to engage this audience?