Nike has launched a sports hijab for female Muslim athletes. There's a huge market for modest sportswear, but responses are mixed. While some are delighted to be able to work out with a light and stretchable hijab that matches their trainers, others feel Nike is late on the uptake.

A number of NFL teams have unveiled special rooms at their stadiums to accommodate fans and families managing sensory challenges. In a climate where increasing attention is being given to the needs of people with disabilities, brands are adapting to create a more inclusive landscape.

Sarah Thomas is the first woman to officiate a postseason NFL game, an accolade that will go on to top her many firsts as a football official. The NFL is responding to calls for greater inclusivity within the game, as they begin to recognise the influence women have as both spectators and participants.

With a greater value than the NBA, NFL, or any other professional world league, the American youth sports industry is a juggernaut. And while physical activity benefits a child’s body and brain, now it’s synonymous with big business. But what role do parents play in this burgeoning industry?