Sports News for September 3, 2008

Phelps to spend Olympic bonus on foundation for budding swimmers
Ace swimmer Michael Phelps has revealed that he will utilize the bonus of one million dollar he has earned for winning eight Olympic gold medals at the Beijing Olympics to start a foundation. ANI

Doncaster girl masterminded Arab takeover of Manchester City
A 35-year-old modern languages graduate, and financier, Amanda Staveley, reportedly masterminded the daring takeover of Manchester City by an Arab consortium. ANI

Scolari fumes over Robinho non-signing
Chelsea coach Phil Scolari is fuming that Manchester City beat him to sign Brazilian striker Robinho. ANI

Gazza drinking himself to death
Former England football star Paul Gascoigne is reportedly drinking himself to death. ANI

Arab consortium seeking worlds six best football players for Manchester City
The worlds six best football players are all targets of the multi-billionaire Arab sheikhs who have bought the Manchester City Football Club earlier this week. ANI

Watson raring to fill the void in Oz squad left by Symonds
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is reportedly raring to fill the void created by Andrew Symonds exit from the side on disciplinary grounds. ANI

Chappell appointed head coach at Australian Centre for Excellence
Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has been appointed head coach at the Australian Centre of Excellence. ANI

Tiger Woods expecting second baby in winter
Golfer Tiger Woods, 32, is expecting his second child with his wife Elin. ANI

Hyderabad Polo Season Commences From Sep 7
Prince of Berar Cup is a rolling trophy and is the oldest tournament of the Hyderabad Polo seasons Vaishnvai Corporate Communications

Symonds plans to shun CA for IPL may not be that easy
If attempts to resolve the issues with the Australian teams hierarchy fail, Andrew Symonds could be blocked from playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by Cricket Australia. ANI