A proposed takeover of Tranmere Rovers football club involving Joe Tacopina and A$AP Rocky has been delayed due to the withdrawal of a key investor.

Tacopina is seeking new investors for the $19 million deal, which aims to revitalize the club with celebrity involvement.

Meanwhile, TNT Sports secures rights for the rugby union’s Autumn Internationals but opts out of bidding for the Six Nations.

England cricket awaits funding decisions, while Ipswich parts ways with data company Jamestown Analytics due to a conflict of interest with Brighton.

The UK government faces challenges recruiting top staff for the new football regulator due to salary constraints.