Sports News for August 22, 2008

Haryana Olympians rewarded with Govt. jobs
The four players of Haryana, who had reached quarterfinals of their respective events at Beijing Olympics would be rewarded by appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). ANI

President, VP, PM congratulates Vijender Kumar for winning Bronze Medal at Olympics
President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansariand Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday congratulated Vijender Kumar for capturing the bronze medal in the boxing middleweight 75 Kilograms division at the Beijing Olympics. ANI

37 World, 77 Olympic records broken as Games go on in Beijing
A total of 37 world and 77 Olympic records had been shattered at the ongoing Beijing Olympic Games by Thursday night, organizers said today. ANI

Boxer Vijender loses in semifinals, wins Bronze medal
Middleweight boxer Vijender Kumar, who secured Indias first boxing medal lost his semifinal bout at the Beijing Olympics on Friday, but people back home are rejoicing over his bronze medal winning performance. ANI

Michael Phelps splashes $1.69mln on Baltimore condo with a pool, Jucuzzi
Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps has purchased a new 4,080-square-foot pad in Baltimore for 1.69 million dollars, which has facilities like a pool and a Jucuzzi. ANI

India ODI skipper Dhoni to appear in Ad-film for Jharkhand Govt.
One-day Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni may soon be seen highlighting the importance of Vitamin A and D in an Ad film produced by the Health Department of Jharkhand. ANI

Govt. recommends tax waiver on Olympic medalists prize money
The central government has decided not to levy tax on the cash awards being awarded to medal winners at the Beijing Olympics. ANI

Golfs Holy Grail discovered on Scot isle
The worlds oldest golf course has been discovered in the Scotlands Western Isles. ANI

Some white S. Africans dont want 2010 Soccer World Cup to succeed
A few white South Africans would like to see the 2010 Soccer World Cup flop. ANI

Time to axe Beckhamn, says Redknapp
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp believes that Wayne Rooney should be deployed on the right side of Englands midfield at the expense of David Beckham. ANI

Past, present teammates of Brett Lee shocked over split
Past and present teammates of Australian fast bowler Brett Lee have been stunned by the news of the couples split. ANI

Brett Lee to miss vital Oz team strategy sessions
Having formally announced his separation from his wife Elizabeth, Australian fast bowler Brett Lee will miss vital team strategy meetings this week as his parents help him to deal with the stress of the breakdown of his marriage. ANI

Oz Olympic glamour girl Stephanie Rice signs 800,000 dollars deal with Channel Seven
Aussie swimmer Stephanie Rices Olympic gold victory has apparently started to earn her moolah, for she has bagged a contract with Channel Seven. ANI

Now, Stephanie Rice rumoured to be dating Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps was first linked to US swimmer Amanda Beard and English model Lily Donaldson and now a new name is making waves in the media for getting cozy with the iconic Olympian -Stephanie Rice. ANI