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Written by Rudy on January 27, 2012 - 10:52 am -We are already approaching the last weekend in January as the world economy is improving thanks to some steady support by the Rudy Report and its readers (Not you, Nicolas Sarkozy, quit reading!) every day, like today on "National Toilet Day." We live in a world that is full of signs. Some leave room for interpretation, some are pretty clear. This one right here leaves no wiggling room for any excuses...
Officials are looking into whether Maria Sharapova could be penalized for her excessive moaning and screaming during matches. It annoys everyone! There were no games in the NHL ahead of the All-Star Game. And, we are just one week away from a Giants Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Fred Taylor, Andrei Pavel, Matt Stover, Cris Collinsworth, and American football legend Billy "White Shoes" Johnson (The inventor of the elaborate end-zone celebration). On this day in 1894, the first college basketball game took place with the University of Chicago defeating Chicago YMCA 19-11. Have a great day, there is no new Dear Rudy right now, but learn something about doctors on strike in the Random Fact section!
More Valuable - Forbes valuations for NBA franchises has increased this year, with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $900 million in the number one spot. Read here.
Extra Fire Power - The richest man in Los Angeles, who is also a minority owner of the Lakers, is expected to join a group to bid for the Dodgers. Read here.
Best Table In The House
Written by Rudy on January 26, 2012 - 10:29 am -The Rudy Report has declined an opportunity to get a star at the "Walk of Fame" in Hollywood, because nobody will ever step on Rudy, especially not today on "National Fun at Work Day." As mentioned a few days ago, Valentine's Day is coming up. If you're not Rudy (and you aren't), you may have a tough time to get a coveted table at a nice restaurant for you and your date. If you wait too long, this table right here may become your only option...
Russell Martin has signed a one-year contract with the New York Yankees. Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas is not participating in the team's reception at the White House, stating that he is not content with the current government. He is one of only two Americans on the team. And, in the NBA, the Knicks lost against Cleveland.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Vince Carter, Jose Mourinho, Wayne Gretzky, and German mono-skiing star Anna Schaffelhuber. On this day in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson founded the Rocky Mountain National Park. Have a great day, there is no new Dear Rudy at the moment, but learn something fascinating about eating in the Random Fact section!
Money Machine - Sources suggest that several bidders have made offers in excess of $1 billion to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers in an auction. Read here.
No Money Machine - A new audit shows that soccer teams in Europe have had a combined loss of $2.1 billion, which shows an unstable business model. Read here.
Price Concerns - The city of Glendale is wondering whether the $170 million asking price for the Phoenix coyotes is too high and may lead to extra costs for the town. Read here.
The Cute Edition
Written by Rudy on January 25, 2012 - 3:48 am -Some people spend a lot of money to get a building named after them, but the Rudy Report is so famous that the state of Pennsylvania named an entire town Rudytown, which is an honor, and fortunately it's not in New Jersey, today on "National Opposite Day." As you know, the Rudy Report is known for its "no holds barred" journalism. Sometimes though people feel that we're not cute enough. You want cute? Here's some cute for you today...
New reports state that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be fit and ready for the Super Bowl. Doesn't matter, Giants will win anyways... Rafael Nadal will be facing Roger Federer in the Australian Open semi-finals. Star first baseman Prince Fielder has signed a 9-year, $214 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. In the NBA, the Knicks beat Charlotte. And, in the NHL, the Rangers beat Winnipeg, while the Islanders lost against Toronto.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Brent Celek, Francis Jeffers, Xavi, Tim Montgomery, Chris Chelios, and Italian racing legend Luca Badoer. On this day in 1949, the first Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club. Have a great day, there is no new Dear Rudy right now, but learn something incredibly bizarre about athletics history in the Random Fact section!
Strong Interest - More than 10 high-powered bidders have submitted their applications to the Los Angeles Dodgers raising hopes for a record sale price. Read here.
Do The Math
Written by Rudy on January 24, 2012 - 12:43 pm -Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Rudy Report, which critics have called "nauseously entertaining", "better than staring at a wall all day", or "simply Rudy-tastic", just to name a few examples, today on "National Kiss a Shark Day" (Note: Kissing a shark may be dangerous). Sometimes, things just happen. And there's no explanation for it. Love is one great example. Math is another...
Great Yankees catcher Jorge Posada will announce his retirement this week. Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes said he dreamed of his game-winning field goal the night before. And, in the NHL, the New York Islanders lost against Toronto 3-0.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Scott Kazmir, Guido Buchwald, Travis Hanson, and Japanese golf legend Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki. On this day in 1984, the first Apple Macintosh went on sale. Have a great day, there is no new Dear Rudy at the moment, but learn something about hockey that you did not know for sure in the Random Fact section!
Sale Time - The sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers is expected to yield a record price, but Major League Baseball is also making concessions with an expedited approval process. Read here.
Here To Help - The National Hockey League is planning to lend the New Jersey Devils money in the short term to give them time to find long-term financing. Read here.
Chinese New Year 2012
Written by Rudy on January 23, 2012 - 1:33 am -The Rudy Report has been online since 2008 with a lot of visitors from every state in the US and countries like Germany, Great Britain, and Italy, but also folks from Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bahrain, Isle of Man as well as really obscure territories, such as France, which makes us extremely diverse, today on "National Measure Your Feet Day." By the way, the Rudy Report would like to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year. Yes, as always, the Chinese are a few weeks late to the year, but hey, who's counting? To celebrate this day, we honor great people from China. Did you know they even invented the electronic door bell? It was created by these guys...
While Asia is celebrating the Year of the Dragon, the NFL is celebrating the Year of the Giants. The New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers in an overtime thriller, shutting up cocky Bay Area fans that tend to get way too excited about their mediocre hometown teams. The Giants will meet the Patriots again in the Super Bowl in Indianapolis. Rudy is predicting a 28-17 Giants win. In the NHL, the Rangers beat Boston in overtime, while the Islanders also had a victory against Carolina. In the NBA, the Knicks lost against Denver in double overtime. We are going into the final week at the Australian Open. And, in the Premier League, ManU beat Arsenal, Chelsea had a draw, Liverpool lost, and ManCity won against Tottenham.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Arjen Robben, Larry Hughes, Tito Ortiz, Brendan Shanahan, and Turkish (formerly Bulgarian) weightlifting legend Naim Sueleymanoglu. On this day in 1957, American inventor Walter Frederick Morrison sold the rights to his flying disc to the Wham-O toy company, who later renamed it the "Frisbee." Have a great week, there is no new Dear Rudy right now, but find out why Oscar Wilde was a cool dude in the Random Fact section!
Minority Takeover - Minority owner Tom Stillman is buying the entire St. Louis Blues franchise in a deal estimated to be worth $135 million. Read here.
Money Cup - World soccer governing organization FIFA has announced that the World Cup 2014 in Brazil could generate $1.2 billion in profits. Read here.
Showing The Plan - The Los Angeles Dodgers have filed their bankruptcy reorganization plan that will serve as the next step in the sale of the team. Read here.