Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

Overtime Elite is a league for top amateur basketball talent that hopes to make it pro. It's providing an alternative route for athletes to break through into the NBA, while also changing the way Gen Zers engage with sports and fandom through its focus on content creation for social media.

The majority of Americans claim to be sports fans, often feeling a deep connection to their favorite teams and players. However, fandom isn’t necessarily forever, especially in a sociopolitically polarized landscape. Canvas8 spoke to eight sports fans about what factors impact their support.

With so much buying power and influence emanating from Gen Zers, sports organizations and brands are evolving how they interact with viewers. With attention spans proving a challenge for those looking to engage young people, how is the sports industry reaching this audience?

A survey has shown that bettors are more likely to be engaged with sports beyond spectating – fueling a conversation about a contentious pastime. As fandoms become more fervent, there's a call for a balance between engagement in sports and safeguarding people from the dangers of gambling.