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Draft Candidates
Written by Rudy on April 24, 2009 - 6:43 am -This is the Rudy Report's famed weekend edition and there are only 8 month left until Christmas, but let's get through the summer first, today on "National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day." You remember that the Rudy Report mentioned cupstacking champion Emily Fox in yesterday's report. Right? Well, of course, the Wall Street Journal had to copy our groundbreaking work and followed up with a whole article on cupstacking. No joke. Anyways, here is a picture showing the top NFL Draft prospects for the Detroit Lions this weekend:
The New York Giants seem to have stopped pursuing wide receiver Braylon Edwards as the costs to acquire the player have become too high. Saturday's NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall will for sure bring some surprises. The Mets played against St. Louis and had a bad 12-8 loss. Is it October yet? In the NHL playoffs, the New Jersey Devils beat Carolina 1-0 with a Martin Brodeur shut-out (44 saves) and a David Clarkson goal. In Chicago, there was a security threat against Celtic Tony Allen, but Boston still managed to beat the Bulls.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Carlos Beltran, Eric Snow (Snow in April?), and Italian soccer legend Alessandro Costacurta (like really). On this day in 1800, the United States Library of Congress was established when President John Adams signed legislation to appropriate $5,000 to purchase "such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress." Like every book... Have a great weekend, it's your chance to catch up on reading old Dear Rudys, because there's no new one, but check out what Mark Twain says about golf in the Funny Sports Quote section!
Strictly Business - A British group of wealthy investors has approached Southampton FC to rescue the club, but a 10-point penalty means relegation. Read here and here.
Doubling Up - The National Hockey League has been approached by investors proposing to establish a second franchise in the lucrative Toronto market. Read here.
Comeback Consideration - Former Formula One team Lola is said to be in discussions to return to racing, getting a team ready for the 2010 season. Read here.
Taking A Hit - The legislation for a renovation of KeyArena has not passed and its failure could mean that Seattle will not get another NBA franchise anytime soon. Read here.
Good Signs - Reports suggest that Anheuser-Busch will increase its sponsorship spending slightly, which is a positive signal and a commitment to sports. Read here.
Celebrity Sighting
Written by Rudy on April 23, 2009 - 8:14 am -As the Rudy Report has drastically ramped up its updates on Twitter, the actual report remains politically correct (according to Iranian standards), today on "International Sing Out Day." After being the only report to exclusively show Eliot Spitzer and his cameo at "Real Housewives of New York City", the Rudy Report has yet another celebrity sighting for you. Rapper P. Diddy did what Wall Street has been doing since last year and went on to become P. "Shiddy." Check it out right here...
The Yankees are the most valuable baseball club, according to Forbes, valued at $1.5 billion. Thanks to a new stadium, the Mets moved into second place ($912 million) followed by the Red Sox ($883 million). Last night, the Yankees needed 14 innings to beat Oakland 9-7. Melky Cabrera hit the game-winning home run. It looks like there is a real possibility for a NFL strike, because players and owners remain split about the next collective bargaining agreement.
There are rumors that New York Knick Mike D'Antoni will become the next coach for Team USA. Orlando's UFL franchise is interested in signing Michael Vick. The Rangers beat Washington 2-1 at MSG thanks to an amazing performance by goalie Henrik Lundqist. They need one more win to advance. And, in the NBA, Orlando won and tied the series at 1-1 against Philadelphia.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Andruw Jones, Bobby Shaw, and American cupstacking champion Emily Fox (you thought we'd forget to mention her, didn't you?!?). On this day in 1988, Pink Floyd's album "Dark Side of the Moon" left the charts for the first time after spending a record 741 consecutive weeks (over 14 years) on the Billboard 200. Have a great day, check out the newest Dear Rudy about the best sports commentators in the world, and learn that the planet's most violent weather could be closer than you think in the Random Fact section!
West Ham Divided - The bankruptcy of West Ham United poses a challenge for all parties involved and it remains unclear what the results of the process will be. Read here.
Currency Play - Since the beginning of the recession, the British Pound has weakened significantly, but Wimbledon will offset the weakness with an increase in prize money. Read here.
Good Idea - Reports from Chicago find that Ricketts' plan to offer stakes in the Chicago Cubs to private investors is the right thing to do in order to complete the deal. Read here.
Here To Stay - Mohamed Al Fayed who owns Premier League club Fulham has reiterated that he is still committed to the club and has no intention to sell. Read here.
Mixed News - The city of St. Paul will not get state funding for a Minnesota Wild practice facility, but the state will forgive the remainder of a $65 million loan used to construct Xcel Center. Read here.
Taking The Hurdle
Written by Rudy on April 22, 2009 - 10:08 am -BREAKING NEWS: During last night's episode of the "Real Housewives of New York City", you were able to see Client No. 9 Eliot Spitzer (and wife!!!) for a split-second in the beginning scene. This is probably the greatest catch in the Rudy Report's history. Here's proof and then onto today's Rudy Report:
While everyone is probably telling you to celebrate "Earth Day" (whatever that means), the Rudy Report will focus on the most cutting-edge news and authentic features, today on "National Administrative Professionals Day." As you know, so far, the so-called government Stress Test has probably stressed the public more than the actual banks. Most financial institutions are expected to pass the test, but for some, the hurdle might be slightly too high, like in the picture below...
Here's a request to the Yankees: Can you all please start taking steroids like A-Rod? Maybe that will help... By the way, the Yankees were able to beat Oakland 5-3. Real Madrid has offered 38 million Euros for Franck Ribery, but ManU is also said to be interested in Kaka and Ribery as replacements for Ronaldo, who might leave. In England, Liverpool and Arsenal had a 4-4 tie, with Andrei Arshavin scoring all 4 goals for Arsenal in an incredible match. The Devils had a 4-3 loss against Carolina and the series is now tied 2-2.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Marshawn Lynch, hockey star Zarley Zalapski (which has got to be the coolest name in sports), and Dan Cloutier. On this day in 1500, Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral became the first European to sight Brazil. He must have been surprised that they all spoke his language there... Have a great day, check out a new Dear Rudy about Joe Rogan, and find out what the Korean take on "The Sound of Music" entailed in the Random Fact section!
Prepared For The Future - Washington State Senate has passed legislation which paves the way to lure another NBA franchise to Seattle by 2013. Read here.
Spending Cap - British lawmakers are currently working on legislation that could cap soccer club expenditures and limit it to a percentage of revenues. Read here.
The More, The Merrier - The Ricketts family is said to be looking for additional investors to be part of the new ownership group in order to close the deal faster. Read here.
Debt Talk - An editorial offers interesting insight into the Premier League's debt levels and different views regarding the use of wealthy investors to succeed. Read here.
Great Deals
Written by Rudy on April 21, 2009 - 9:36 am -With all the talk about tax increases, the Rudy Report has a political message: "Hey, Obama, keep the change!", today on "National Woodworking Day." If you are one of the many people that regularly eat, then you will love the updated Rudy Report Restaurant Guide. Several new restaurants, such as Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Nobu Next Door, and - the most unusual restaurant review yet - a place called Tavern on Dean have been added. Some of these places offer great deal, because, you know, we're in a deep recession. But be careful, some deals are not as good as they sound, like this one...
The Yankees-Oakland game got postponed because of bad weather in New York City. The Rangers had their first home game against Washington, but they lost 4-0. However, the Rangers still lead the series 2-1. The Chicago Bulls showed another great performance with Ben Gordon scoring 42 points, but a last second game-winning basket by Ray Allen won the game for the Celtics. The series is now tied 1-1.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Vincent Lecavalier (these NHL superstars grow up so fast), Tony Romo, and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams (with the upcoming bankruptcy of GM, do you really want to be called Cadillac?). On this day in 753 BC, Romulus and Remus found Rome, which was easy, because "all roads lead to Rome." Have a great day, check out a Dear Rudy about Britain's new star Susan Boyle, and learn something about negotiating from Patrick Ewing in the Funny Sports Quote section!
Bailout Continued - A new report finds that there are no serious buyer interested in acquiring failing NHL team Phoenix Coyotes, which could force the league to support them next season. Read here.
Name Game - With more certainty regarding the construction of a new stadium for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, management is set to start selling naming rights. Read here.
More Trouble - The suspended Arena Football League has to suffer another blow after the Los Angeles Avengers decide to terminate membership for good. Read here.
Russian Roulette - Russian soccer team Dynamo Moscow has struggled financially, leading to a bank takeover which is hoped to provide more stability. Read here.
Restructuring - The English Premier League is contemplating a change of its structure, breaking up the league into two divisions and minimizing risk of relegation. Read here.
Losing Is Not An Option
Written by Rudy on April 20, 2009 - 7:23 am -Summer is slowly approaching and with that, we can also expect the debate about Global Warming to heat up, but the Rudy Report stays hip and cool as always, today on "National Make a Quilt Day." With the economy improving only in Somalia and everyone else still struggling, there are still substantial fears that one of the big US automakers will go bankrupt. German cars remain popular, but competition is increasing, showing once again that losing is not an option, like in this picture right here...
Real Madrid wants to sign ManU striker Carlos Tevez and Barcelona is interested in Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas. Everton will play against Chelsea in the FA Cup final. Golf is fighting to become an Olympic competition in 2016, but it has to compete with other sports, such as rugby, squash and roller sports (yes, roller sports). In the NHL playoffs, the Rangers continued to surprise after taking a 2-0 lead in the series against Washington. The Yankees had an ugly 22-4 record loss against Cleveland on Saturday, but at least they beat the Indians 7-3 on Sunday. The Mets lost against Milwaukee 4-2. Both, the Lakers and the Cavaliers won their first game in the NBA playoffs.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Steve Spurrier, Don Mattingly, and Viacheslav Fetisov. On this day in 2008, Danica Patrick won the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver in history to win an Indy Car race. [Fill in your feminist or chauvinist comment here.] Have a great week, check out a brand-new Dear Rudy about the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and get to know a law that finally makes sense in the Random Fact section (please note that only the Rudy Report Random Fact section is the original and don't fall for cheap copies like the "Ransom Fact" section on the Somali pirates website. Fact piracy is a problem.)!
Part Of The Team - Montreal-based businessman and sports franchise owner Joey Saputo is said to be part of a consortium that wants to buy the Canadiens. Read here.
Missing The Cut - The current Wall Street crisis has affected the sale of sponsorships and hospitality packages at Bethpage where the US Open will be held this year in June. Read here.
Drastic Developments - The English Premier League reports that West Ham United has been taken over by banks and no money for transfers will be made available this summer. Read here.
Money League - Dutch first league club Alkmaar is benefiting from investments of their wealthy owner, who has been called the "Dutch Roman Abramovich." Read here.
Interesting Deal - New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson might buy a building near the Superdome as part of a deal that would keep the Saints in New Orleans with financial incentives. Read here.