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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.
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Written by Rudy on January 20, 2012 - 5:30 am -A new survey conducted by world-leading scientists has found that 64.2% of readers prefer reading the Rudy Report over moving to Afghanistan to become a farmer, which is so sweet of our followers to say, today on "National Take a Walk Outdoors Day." Gentlemen, if you want to impress your lady on Valentine's Day, you either have to have the charm of Rudy or you have to spend big bucks. Good presents are flowers, nice dinners, jewelry, or anything else that she may like, if you paid attention to what she said. However, even if she absolutely loves dogs, do not get her this book...
The Lakers may be interested in New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams. The handball European championships are currently taking place, but I'm sure you are aware of that and glued to your TV set... We are only two days away from a 31-17 victory of the Giants over the San Francisco 49ers. And, in the NHL, the Islanders beat Philadelphia, while the Rangers lost against Pittsburgh.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Jason Richardson, Ron Harper, Ozzie Guillen, and Canadian ice hockey legend Lou "Leapin' Louie" Fontinato (What a nickname!). On this day in 1980, President Jimmy Carter announced the United States' boycott of the Olympics in Moscow. Have a great weekend, there is currently no new Dear Rudy, but learn something cool about radio waves in the Random Fact section!
Joint Forces - The Disney family and the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers are making a joint bid for the struggling franchise. Read here.
All Over The World - Several high-profile Major League Baseball executives are exploring the possibility of having a world-wide draft in the future. Read here.
Unclear Situation - The ownership transfer at the San Diego Padres is hitting some road blocks leaving the situation up in the air. Read here.
When Words Matter
Written by Rudy on January 19, 2012 - 8:18 am -The Rudy Report would like to point out that even if you do not get a bonus this year, reading the report every day is a privilege that not everyone gets to do (for example, people that cannot read), today on "National Penguin Awareness Day." Grammar isn't the strength of some sites on the Internet. The Rudy Report has never ever made a mistake or typo (prove it!). Some people think a typo may not matter, but sometimes it really does...
The New York Knicks may make a move for Suns point guard Steve Nash. If you're looking for results from the Australian Open, you have to wait. We will only have a look once it gets interesting. Worth mentioning, however: Player Marcos Baghdatis destroyed a record 4 tennis racquets out of frustration during his loss against Stanislas Wawrinka. Rain may be a concern at the Giants game in San Francisco on Sunday. The 2013 NHL Winter Classic will be played between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at "The Big House" University of Michigan 110,000-seat stadium. In the Spanish Cup "Copa del Rey", Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1. And, in the NBA, the Knicks lost against Phoenix.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Mike Komisarek, Thomas Vanek, Jenson Button, Junior Seau, Luc Longley, Jeff Van Gundy, and Indian racing sensation Karun Chandhok. On this day in 1915, Georges Claude patented the discharge neon tube for use in advertising. Have a great day, there is no new Dear Rudy at the moment, but find out something interesting about the business of golf in the Random Fact section!
Commitment Issues - Stan Kroenke, who owns the St. Louis Rams NFL franchise, has failed to assure the city that the team will stay in town. Read here.
Legendary Move - St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts is taking over the reigns of influential concessions and marketing firm Legends Hospitality Management. Read here.
Going The Distance - A judge has ruled that the owners of the New York Mets will most likely have to go to trial in their case linked to the Bernie Madoff scandal. Read here.
Fashion Trends Around The World
Written by Rudy on January 18, 2012 - 7:55 am -This is the time of year when people get sick and have a cold, and the best way to recover and get stronger again is to read the Rudy Report, so you're doing the right thing, today on "National Maintenance Day." New York Fashion Week will take place again next month, and we are all excited about what is going to hot next season. Just keep in mind that fashion trends in other parts of the world may be different. The shirt in the picture below is a bestseller in Pakistan, while it's been nothing but a dud in the US...
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is interested in being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Slugger Prince Fielder would like to be traded to the Texas Rangers. And, in the NHL, the Islanders beat Washington, while the New Jersey Devils won against Winnipeg.
The Rudy Report says Happy Birthday to Julius Peppers (When his family goes to church, the Peppers pray, which is so close to pepper spray! Just a thought...), Brian Gionta, Josep Guardiola, Mark Messier, Ted DiBiase, and Norwegian cycling legend Thor "The Bull from Grimstad" Hushovd. On this day in 1778, James Cook became the first known European to discover the Hawaiian Islands, which he named the "Sandwich Islands." Have a great day, there is currently no new Dear Rudy, but learn something about the Grammys in the Random Fact section!
Home Search - Premier League club Liverpool FC is considering building a new stadium for GBP 300 million, after years of looking at various proposals. Read here.