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A Word On Arizona
Written by Rudy on July 30, 2010 - 6:25 am -The Rudy Report would like to remind you to not to forget to turn your clocks from July to August over the weekend, because you don't want to be stuck in any given month for too long, like today on "National Compliment Your Mirror Day." Let me just say that Rudy does not really care at all what is going on in Arizona. They can do whatever they want. Political activists are people that couldn't get a real job anyways. However, this Mexican in the picture below is making a good point...
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired another ace pitcher in Roy Oswalt. German midfielder Sami Khedira will transfer from Stuttgart to Real Madrid for 15 million Euros. And, in baseball, the Yankees crushed Cleveland once again, while the Mets had a feel-good victory against St. Louis.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Graeme McDowell, Carlos Arroyo, Justin Rose, Juergen Klinsmann, and English dual-code rugby legend Jason Robinson. On this day in 1930, Uruguay won the first ever soccer World Cup. Have a great weekend, there will be a new Dear Rudy soon, and check out something about underwear in the Random Fact section!
Italian War - Silvio Berlusconi's Mediaset is competing with Rupert Murdoch's Sky in an effort to win viewers for their soccer subscription packages in Italy. Read here.
A-Rod Objection - Yankees star Alexander Rodriguez is objecting to the Texas Rangers' bankruptcy filing, worrying that he may not get his deferred compensation. Read here.
Win-Win Situation - Formula One and Monaco have agreed to keep the race in the city-state for another 10 years, which is good news for drivers and fans. Read here.
A Close Look - An audit of Spanish soccer giant FC Barcelona has revealed that the club has more than 400 million Euros of debt and reported a loss last season. Read here.
Feminism Revisited
Written by Rudy on July 29, 2010 - 6:08 am -A new survey has found that 63.9% of readers prefer reading the Rudy Report over the 828-page Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act 2010, which is a clear vote for Rudy, today on "National Sidewalk Egg Frying Day." We all love women, but someone has to tell all these feminists that women aren't always right. This is not an empty statement. The following math problem and its subsequent correct answer provide scientific proof...
Arsenal London is interested in signing German defender Per Mertesacker. Chinese basketball ball star Yao Ming will not return as a player after years of injuries. In baseball, the Yankees crushed Cleveland. The Mets-St. Louis game went into extra innings, to the point where really even the last fan stopped to care about the result.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Fernando Alonso, Scott Steiner, Ted Lindsay, and snooker legend David Taylor. On this day in 1874, Major Walter Copton Wingfield patented a portable tennis court. Have a great day, there is still no new Dear Rudy, but check out what women have invented in the Random Fact section!
Optimistic Outlook - Cincinnati owner Mike Brown believes NFL owners and the players' association will be able to reach an agreement and avoid a lockout. Read here.
On Target - The organizers of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London are saying that the sponsorship target of $1.1 billion has nearly been reached. Read here.
Questionable Idea - Red McCombs has been unveiled as a major investor for a Formula One race track in Austin, which wants to get a race by 2012. Read here.
New Site In Sight - MLS franchise DC United is currently in talks with the city of Baltimore to move the team if a much-needed stadium is built. Read here.
The Premium Of English
Written by Rudy on July 28, 2010 - 5:53 am -If this is your first Rudy Report, make sure to read it carefully, and if, for whatever reason, you get offended by anything, Rudy suggests you should read something more liberal instead, but for now let's celebrate "National Milk Chocolate Day." During the summer, most people like going on vacations. It can be quite helpful to learn the local language if you visit a foreign country. Why? Cuz English will cost ya...
German soccer star Mesut Ozil is being linked with a move to Manchester United. Terrell Owens signed a 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. And here's some unexpected news: The Mets beat St. Louis! Well done. The Yankees lost against Cleveland. Not so well done.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Zach Parise, Manu Ginobili, Bill Bradley, Michael Carrick, and Luis Aragones. On this day in 1896, the city of Miami was incorporated in Florida. Have a great day, there is still no new Dear Rudy, but you can learn something seriously interesting about counting numbers in the Random Fact section!
Tough Sell - The sale of the Detroit Pistons is proving to be a difficult task due to a general slowdown in the sports business market. Read here.
Vote For Stan - The National Football League's board of governors will vote on Stan Kroenke's acquisition of the St. Louis Rams at the end of August. Read here.
Big Opportunity - There are lots of opportunities for small businesses to generate extra revenue for the upcoming Summer Olympics in London 2012. Read here.
Deal On The Edge - The sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to Ice Edge Holdings might not go through because the group has failed to fulfill certain requirements imposed by the city of Glendale. Read here.
Rising From The Ashes - Struggling British soccer club Crystal Palace is set to emerge from bankruptcy with a new team and positive outlook. Read here.
Better Than Wikileaks
Written by Rudy on July 27, 2010 - 6:02 am -Since nobody really reads the text of the Rudy Report, and everybody is just interested in the funny pictures, it actually doesn't matter at all what Rudy writes here, today on "National Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day." Just kidding, the world is glued to Rudy's words and rightfully so. By the way, Wikileaks has got nothing on the Rudy Report. You want shocking revelations? Here's some exclusive army footage for you...
The LA Angels have acquired A's pitcher Dan Haren. Manchester City overpaid to buy striker Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan for $45 million. The Cincinnati Bengals want to sign Terrell Owens. Matt Garza became the 6th, sorry, I mean, the 5th pitcher this year to throw a no-hitter! And, the Yankees beat Cleveland, while no opportunity was given to the Mets to lose another game.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, British scrabble player and executive Allan Simmons, and, of course, hurling legend Diarmuid O'Sullivan. On this day in 1986, Greg Lemond became the first American to win the Tour de France. Have a great day, send in your Dear Rudy question, and learn something moderately interesting (not gonna lie) in the Random Fact section!
Still His Vision - Real estate developer Ed Roski is still committed to building a stadium and securing an NFL franchise for the city of Los Angeles. Read here.
Too Many Roadblocks - Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has been trying to get a new stadium for years, but the team is facing continued resistance. Read here.
Sole Ruler - National Hockey League franchise Florida Panthers has changed its ownership structure, giving 100% control to Cliff Viner. Read here.
Consider Yourself Warned
Written by Rudy on July 26, 2010 - 5:51 am -Just like BP's public relations department, the Rudy Report will never cease to amaze you with great news and information, today on "National All or Nothing Day." Let me just throw in that especially today, you should not underestimate the power of the Random Fact section... Anyways, sometimes, things can get lost in translation, but hardly ever has a warning sign be as clear as the one in the picture below. Consider yourself warned!
It looks like Chris Paul could become a New York Knicks player soon. However, next year a move would be more likely. In baseball, the Yankees beat Kansas City, while the Mets lost against the Dodgers. Jamie McMurray became a Mid-West hero by winning the NASCAR Brickyard 400. And, Alberto Contador won the Tour de France for the third time. Congratulations... for not getting caught cheating.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Delonte West, Tanja Szewczenko, Bobby Rousseau, and Danish soccer maestro Martin Laursen. On this day in 1788, New York became the 11th state of the United States of America. Have a great week, there is no new Dear Rudy yet, but check out something you need to know about coffee mugs if you want to get a promotion in the Random Fact section!
Tour De Money - An inside look into the finances of the Tour de France reveals that a French family, which owns the event, makes around 30 million Euros per year. Read here.
Public Statement - Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman has said that public financing is a crucial part of building a sports arena in the city. Read here.
Banned - European football governing body UEFA has banned Spanish La Liga club Mallorca from competing in the Europa League due to its ongoing financial troubles. Read here.
In The Game - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been cleared to make a bid for the Texas Rangers, which is a move that could increase the sale price significantly. Read here.