Sporting life news today
Here are some of the top sporting news stories from around the world today:
Football
- Manchester City have been banned from European competition for the next two seasons by UEFA after being found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. (BBC Sport)
- Liverpool have signed Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for a reported £75m, making him the world's most expensive defender. (Sky Sports)
- Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of tax fraud in Spain, with prosecutors alleging he owed €14.7m in unpaid taxes between 2011 and 2014. (The Guardian)
Rugby
- The Rugby World Cup has been won by South Africa, who defeated England 32-12 in the final in Yokohama, Japan. (BBC Sport)
- Wales have appointed Wayne Pivac as their new head coach, replacing Warren Gatland after the 2019 Rugby World Cup. (Wales Online)
Cricket
- England have been bowled out for 183 on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, with the Black Caps reaching 64-1 in response. (ESPN Cricinfo)
- Australia have named their squad for the upcoming Ashes series against England, with Jhye Richardson and James Pattinson included in the 17-man squad. (The Guardian)
Tennis
- Novak Djokovic has won the Shanghai Masters, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-2 in the final. (ATP Tour)
- Serena Williams has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Shenzhen, China, citing a knee injury. (WTA Tour)
Golf
- Brooks Koepka has won the CJ Cup in South Korea, his third PGA Tour victory of the season. (PGA Tour)
- Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Zozo Championship in Japan, citing a neck strain. (Golf Channel)
Other Sports
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that surfing and skateboarding will make their Olympic debuts at the 2024 Paris Games. (IOC)
- The NFL has suspended New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft for four games after he was found guilty of soliciting prostitution in Florida. (ESPN)
These are just a few of the top sporting news stories from around the world today. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have a specific sport or team you'd like to know more about!