Well, the Rudy Report has had a word or two with Twitter, but there is no resolution or explanation so far, starting a fierce Round 4 of "Rudy vs. Twitter", today on "National Joe Day" (everyone who hates their name can be called "Joe" today, except for Joes). Well, most people in the world are just "Average Joes", but there are also heroes who save lives and make our cities safe. The Rudy Report Super-Hero of the Month, however, combines two great characters in just one name, making this young Singaporean guy truly special: Batman bin Suparman (see picture below for proof)...

Former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas might become the new LA Clippers coach. Quarterback Jay Cutler is negotiating with the Chicago Bears. In the NCAA tournament, Villanova kicked out Duke, and Missouri surprisingly beat Memphis. Pittsburgh and UConn also advanced to the Elite Eight. In the NHL, the New York Rangers had a tough shoot-out loss against Atlanta.

The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to David Coulthard, German soccer legend Hansi Pfluegler, and former Swiss cycling superstar Tony Rominger (how many of you remember him? If you ever heard of him that is). On this day in 1970, the Concorde made its first supersonic flight. Have a great weekend, there is no new Dear Rudy question, but a new Rudy Report Hockeybarn article called "Traditionalist Manifesto - We're Boring And We Know It", and check out a very interesting fact about Las Vegas in the Random Fact section!

Taxing The Rich - European soccer organization UEFA is thinking about implementing a luxury tax on high transfer fees and salaries similar to several US leagues. Read here.

Looking For Investors - Dallas Stars owner and Liverpool FC co-owner Tom Hicks is looking for investors to take a stake in the NHL team as colleague George Gillett denies any intention of selling his assets. Read here.

New Shirt Deal? - Manchester United might sign a sponsorship deal with Indian company Tata in 2010, replacing AIG, which might have to change its name. Read here.

Pretty Close - The sale of the San Diego Padres to Jeff Moorad is said to be quite close, with the first stage of a final deal completed. Read here.

Worried About Debt - The English Premier League is growing concerned about the debt levels of some clubs, which could have a negative impact on the entire league. Read here.

We're only about two weeks away from celebrating the 100th online edition of the Rudy Report, but today let's focus on great news and on "National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day." By the way, there is a brand-new Rudy Report article on Hockeybarn.com, titled "Traditionalist Manifesto - We're Boring And We Know It", which is totally worth reading. The Rudy Report is currently working on its return to Twitter, ringing in Round 3 of "Rudy vs. Twitter", but you can be sure that you don't have to wait forever, unlike this guy in the picture below...

The Yankees have dismissed rumors that they are interested in signing Brewers centerfielder Mike Cameron. The NCAA basketball tournaments continues today. The Knicks reached a low-point after losing against the Clippers last night. And, the New York Islanders got destroyed 6-2 by Minnesota.

The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to John Stockton, Marcus Allen, and Australian soccer star with an unfortunate name Ufuk Talay (brother of Gofuk and Usuk). On this day in 1996, the International Monetary Fund approved a $10.2 billion loan for Russia. Talking about good risk management... Have a great day, check out an all-new Dear Rudy about boxing by Rudy Report veteran firstfan, and find out something you didn't know for sure about Fortune Cookies in the Random Fact section!

Next Saudi Takeover - Spanish club Real Betis Sevilla is currently in discussions with Sheikh Humaid regarding a possible takeover, which could lead to substantial player acquisitions. Read here.

No Liverpool Sale - Despite several rumors, Liverpool co-owner George Gillett says that he will not sell his stake in Liverpool FC, indicating he won't sell assets, just optimize portfolio. Read here.

Low Price, No Interest - English Premier League club Portsmouth FC says it needs to find a buyer before next season to survive, demanding a low GBP 35 million for the team. Read here.

Long-Term View - The Glazer family, which owns the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United, might be forced to sell the NFL team, because of financial weakness, but family denies claims. Read here.

Africa It Is - The Indian Premier League has confirmed that its Twenty20 cricket tournament will be held in South Africa, because of security concerns in India. Read here.

No Merger - The Dutch and the Belgian soccer league have both dismissed rumors of a possible merger, arguing that teams are not interested in the deal. Read here.

There are few things that are more annoying than Ashton Kutcher on Twitter, but Twitter blocking the Rudy Report is certainly one of them. But on a more serious note, can you believe that it has already been a year since you last celebrated "National Furniture Refinishing Day"? By the way, next year, the Olympic Games will take place in Vancouver and several new sports competitions will be introduced. Among them is ice wrestling, which surely won't disappoint. Here's a beautiful example of a piledriver on the ice...

Lance Armstrong had an accident in a race and now his participation in the Tour de France is in danger. Don't worry, his cousin will probably stop by and fix everything... Tomorrow, NCAA college basketball teams will try to achieve what Octomom already achieved several weeks ago: the Elite Eight. And, in the NHL, the New York Rangers beat the Minnesota Wild.

The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Vladimir Klitschko, Danica Patrick, and Avery Johnson. On this day in 1969, during their honeymoon, John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their first Bed-In for Peace in the Amsterdam Hilton hotel. A very convenient way to protest... Have a great day, there's no new Dear Rudy question, but read a fact about Beethoven in the Random Fact section to feel smart in the office!

Definitely For Sale - Yesterday's rumors that George Gillett is trying to sell the Montreal Canadiens and/or Liverpool FC were confirmed, with BMO Capital Markets working on the deal. Read here.

Smaller Deals - AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani is convinced that the current global financial crisis will result in less player transfers and lower fees. Read here.

Against Sponsorship - A congressman is asking the government to stop Barclays' sponsorship of the new Nets arena in Brooklyn, because the bank indirectly received bailout funds. Read here.

Show Must Go On - Russian president Medvedev has stated that there are no financial issues with regards to completing construction for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. Read here.

Tough To Figure Out - Nashville Predators minority owner Herb Fritch has hired an attorney to figure out the complexities in the difficult ownership situation. Read here.

Profitable - Like many banks, world soccer organization FIFA has announced that it is profitable through the first half of their fiscal year. Read here.

Inching Closer - The future for a new MLB Florida Marlins ballpark looks good after a city commission granted final approval for the financing of the project. Read here.

Expanding Quickly - Despite a recent influx of new expansion franchises, Major League Soccer has assured Ottawa that it is still in the running for a team. Read here.

The Rudy Report is one of the most cutting-edge and radical reports on the world wide web and that's probably why we got suspended on Twitter (there's no apparent reason, seriously), but the Rudy Report is eager to make its Twitter comeback soon, maybe today on "National Badminton Day." Trust me, this is only Round 1 of "Rudy vs. Twitter." In any case, the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament is in full swing and Arizona has kicked out some favorites (not literally, like in the picture below)...

A-Rod still has not said a word about allegations that he might have hired callgirls. You know it's bad when you much rather want the press to focus on your steroids abuse... UFC officials are currently working on getting legal approval to bring mixed martial arts fighting to New York, where the sport is illegal. The Knicks lost against Orlando again. In the NHL, the Devils lost against Philadelphia. And Japan won the World Baseball Classic, defeating Korea 5-3 in the final.

The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Chris Bosh, Peyton Manning, and the Undertaker. On this day in 1936, the longest game in NHL history was played between Detroit and Montreal. Detroit scored at 16:30 of the 6th overtime, winning the game 1-0. Have a great day, check out a serious Dear Rudy from and about Fernando Hierro, and learn an interesting fact about Babe Ruth in today's Random Fact section!

Habs Sale - Several sources suggest that sports franchise owner George Gillett is planning to sell the Montreal Canadiens, but sale of other assets is also possible. Read here.

Yes, No, Maybe - European soccer organization UEFA seems to be considering the concept of a Super-League as countless rumors confirm or deny the plans. Read here.

India Abroad - The new Twenty20 Indian Premier League of cricket will play its games abroad due to security concerns at home, with England and South Africa being potential locations. Read here.

Payment Made - After weeks of struggling to gather funds for the payment of Premier League TV rights fees, Setanta has wired money to the FA in the very last minute. Read here.

It's Complicated - The New York Islanders and their fight for a new arena as part of the "Lighthouse" Project is hitting more roadblocks as a weak economy complicates the issue. Read here.

Olympic Bailout - If Chicago will win the bid for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, US Senate will guarantee any losses sustained throughout the event. Read here.

The Rudy Report is suggesting a 90% tax penalty on government officials who failed to properly submit their tax statements, today on "National Role Model Day." For the sports community, there is currently only one topic and that's March Madness. It's exciting to see young kids at the beginning of their careers take on each other in exciting games. However, the recession has also taken a toll on NCAA basketball, resulting in budget cuts as you can see in the picture below...

A-Rod is becoming A-Spitz after getting himself into yet another scandal. Apparently, he has been seeing women of a callgirl ring. Let's hope he wasn't involved with his cousin... In the quarterfinals of the Champions League, the top games will be Bayern Munich vs. FC Barcelona and Chelsea vs. Liverpool. In England, Manchester United lost against Fulham, Chelsea had a loss against Tottenham on the road, Arsenal beat Newcastle, and Liverpool crushed Aston Villa 5-0.

On Saturday, the Knicks lost once again, this time against Orlando. The NCAA basketball tournament continued over the weekend. All favorites are still in the competition. Arizona is the biggest outsider as the No. 12 seed in the Midwest. And, in the NHL, the Rangers lost against Ottawa, while the Devils lost against Boston.

The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Jason Kidd (I Kidd, I Kidd), Fernando Hierro (Who remembers him?), and Maurice Jones-Drew. On this day in 2006, the Federal Reserve discontinued publishing M3 money supply. Nobody knew what M3 was anyways... Have a great week, there's no new Dear Rudy again so submit your questions if you have any, and the next two days will be dedicated to Bill Peterson in the Funny Sports Quote section!

No Italian Job - Italian Serie A club Sampdoria Genoa strongly denies that it is in takeover discussions with Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich. Read here.

Nice Surprise - A recent survey finds that tennis is the fastest growing sport in the United States, while baseball and hockey have a declining number of active players. Read here. 

Financial Worries - The English Premier League is worried about Setanta's ability to pay for its broadcasting licenses, because the company failed to make several payments. Read here.

Slow Progress - The MLB Florida Marlins score a small victory in their quest for a new ballpark after the city voted in favor of stadium-funding; county vote is next. Read here.

Pro Cap - AC Milan management has officially declared that the club is in favor of a salary cap to better control finances and level the playing field. Read here.

No Timeline - Liverpool FC co-owner Tom Hicks says in an interview that he is not sure when the new stadium will be completed, blaming current financial crisis for delay. Read here.