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[Beg2Differ]

Not sure how many would be interested in the fantasy version, but are there many people who follow cycling?

I'm a casual follower and have participated in the Velogames fantasy game previously, so was wondering if anyone else may be keen for the upcoming Tour de France fantasy?

The link for the TDF will open up once the riders are confirmed. If there's enough interest, I'll throw up a thread for it.

I thought I would check this out and there is an announcement on the site saying they won’t be running a fantasy on any of the grand tours this year. Oh well.

 

[7/11]

I thought I would check this out and there is an announcement on the site saying they won’t be running a fantasy on any of the grand tours this year. Oh well.

I was about to come post the same myself. Had been checking the site the last few days to see if it had opened up, so it was disappointing to see that message.

 

[Bones]

I was starting to get into the idea when I read the cancellation post - what a bummer! It would give you a real interest and a reason to get to research the riders for people like me who love the TDF but are not from a cycling background.

 

[OzRulesFootball]

maybe Barty could give the men's players some lessons in behaviour and how to conduct themselves

Tomic is a lost cause. Wasting energy even thinking it possible with that complete and utter tosser.

 

[Brettthejett]

Don’t forget Kyrgios in that to

Tomic is a lost cause. Wasting energy even thinking it possible with that complete and utter tosser.

 

[Lynchmond]

Tomic is a lost cause. Wasting energy even thinking it possible with that complete and utter tosser.

Reckon the criticism Tomic receives can be a little unfair at times. He’s a product of his overbearing father that didn’t allow him to have a childhood in pursuit of furthering his tennis aspirations. Can’t fault him for being burnt out at times and losing the plot mentally.

Bernie has a good record at davis cup level and takes representing his country very seriously so you can’t fault him for that. Showed great dedication and will to want to improve last year when he entered quite a few challenger and atp 250 events (which was a massive dent to his pride) playing for peanuts in order to build up his ranking points to where he is now (top 100).

Many criticise him for having a poor and unfulfilling career but I’d argue he’s been pretty successful. Not everyone can be the Roger Federer’s and Novak Djokovic’s winning everything and anything.

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Reckon the criticism Tomic receives can be a little unfair at times..

Probably 1 time out of 10,000 it is unfair, yep!!!

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Don’t forget Kyrgios in that to

I do not think Kyrgios is a totally lost cause. He probably can be salvaged but he needs to mature a bit more. But I am not holding out any hope he will but if he ever does I won't be surprised.

 

[Santoz]

I do not think Kyrgios is a totally lost cause. He probably can be salvaged but he needs to mature a bit more. But I am not holding out any hope he will but if he ever does I won't be surprised.

Last night was as entertaining tennis as I've seen in ages.

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Last night was as entertaining tennis as I've seen in ages.

I not seen any of it but heard them talking about it on radio. Apparently Kyrgios just threw away a set as he was mentally gone in that time. He is a strange player. Apparently plays Nadal next. That should be fun. Nadal wants to wipe him off court no doubt.

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Last night was as entertaining tennis as I've seen in ages.

Speaking of entertaining tennis. I not sure how many have Kayo streaming service but it has a match between Borg and McEnroe from 1980 on there. I watched it on Sunday, was incredibly entertaining stuff.

 

[Santoz]

I not seen any of it but heard them talking about it on radio. Apparently Kyrgios just threw away a set as he was mentally gone in that time. He is a strange player. Apparently plays Nadal next. That should be fun. Nadal wants to wipe him off court no doubt.

He threw the 4th because I think he was physically gassed. Didn't even try to blast winners. Just conserved it for set 5. In the 3rd he was diving and scrambling for everything 50/50.

He's an enigma, that's for sure.

 

[Connoisseur]

Just a reminder that the 50th World Series of Poker Tournament in Las Vegas is currently underway and the $10,000 Buy In- No Limit Hold’Em Main Event World Championship will be broadcast on ESPN (Foxtel and Kayo) over the next 12 days starting tomorrow.

Would highly recommend sport or poker enthusiasts to tune in at some stage with the most exciting action occurring when the participants start to dwindle and hit the latter stages of the tournament (eg final table consisting of 9 usually occurring around Day 8).

Final 9 all receive varying amounts from $1,000,000 up as prizemoney with the winner usually receiving in excess of $8,000,000.

 

[Tails]

Just a reminder that the 50th World Series of Poker Tournament in Las Vegas is currently underway and the 10,000 Buy In- No Limit Hold’Em Main Event World Championship will be broadcast on ESPN (Foxtel and Kayo) over the next 10 days starting tomorrow.

Would highly recommend sport or poker enthusiasts to tune in at some stage with the most exciting action occurring when the participants start to dwindle and hit the latter stages of the tournament (eg final table consisting of 9 usually occurring around Day 8).

Final 9 all receive varying amounts from $1,000,000 up as prizemoney with the winner usually receiving in excess of $8,000,000.

Love watching it along with the Darts ... thanks for the reminder ... albeit I never got past my love of Euchre

 

[Connoisseur]

Love watching it along with the Darts ... thanks for the reminder ... albeit I never got past my love of Euchre

Darts, Poker and PBA Bowling have been 3 of my favourite sports I’ve enjoyed watching/discovering thanks to Foxtel. Started watching the darts around 2014 and Poker around 2015.

Great commentary duo for the Poker (N Chad and L McEachern) in conjunction with the involvement of P Hellmuth, A Esfandiari and D Negreanu.

Thoroughly enjoyed watching approximately 10+ hours on the final day last year.

 

[Tails]

Darts, Poker and PBA Bowling have been 3 of my favourite sports I’ve enjoyed watching/discovering thanks to Foxtel. Started watching the darts around 2014 and Poker around 2015.

Great commentary duo for the Poker (N Chad and L McEachern) in conjunction with the involvement of P Hellmuth, A Esfandiari and D Negreanu.

Thoroughly enjoyed watching approximately 10+ hours on the final day last year.

Never watched the bowling but must admit the commentary in the Poker keeps me occupied ... very knowledgeable and great to listen to too. Always loved me Darts but gee the players these days have taken it too another level.

When I started watching ... god knows but I'd reckon it'd be close to your time frame ...

 

[Connoisseur]

Never watched the bowling but must admit the commentary in the Poker keeps me occupied ... very knowledgeable and great to listen to too. Always loved me Darts but gee the players these days have taken it too another level.

When I started watching ... god knows but I'd reckon it'd be close to your time frame ...

Haven’t seen much of the bowling being televised recently and started watching around the same time period mentioned above. Favourite player was Aussie Jason Belmonte who utilised a 2 handed technique and I’m sure CP3 (Rockets NBA player) still has his annual invitational televised on ESPN.

In regards to the Darts, agree with the quality improving over the past couple of years with the emergence of MVG and the likes with Taylor retiring. Recommend to watch the 2007 World Championship Final between Barney and Taylor which is 1 of the best matches of all time.

Glad to have attended last year’s World Series Event in Melbourne as it was a great experience and atmosphere as well as being able to see Barney live, before he retires (later this year).

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Just a reminder that the 50th World Series of Poker Tournament in Las Vegas is currently underway and the $10,000 Buy In- No Limit Hold’Em Main Event World Championship will be broadcast on ESPN (Foxtel and Kayo) over the next 10 days starting tomorrow.

Would highly recommend sport or poker enthusiasts to tune in at some stage with the most exciting action occurring when the participants start to dwindle and hit the latter stages of the tournament (eg final table consisting of 9 usually occurring around Day 8).

Final 9 all receive varying amounts from $1,000,000 up as prizemoney with the winner usually receiving in excess of $8,000,000.

You sir, are a ****ing legend. Never knew it was on, so will try to catch some between the cricket, footy and Jon Jones fight.
Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Connoisseur]

You sir, are a ****ing legend. Never knew it was on, so will try to catch some between the cricket, footy and Jon Jones fight.
Thanks for the heads up.

1st day is now underway on ESPN until 4 this afternoon.

 

[Connoisseur]

Shane Warne 1 of only 16 people currently eliminated in Day 1A of the Main Event.
Lolis detailed that he opened with a raise holding

and both a player in late position, and Warne called to see a

flop.
Lolis continued with a bet of 3,100 and the player in the middle raised to 11,000. Warne called, and Lolis responded by moving all in having both players covered. The raiser folded, but Warne called all in holding

.
The turn and river bricked out with the

and

, and Warne was eliminated here on Day 1a, while Lolis soared up the leaderboard to contend with the chip leaders.


http://www.wsop.com/tournaments/chipcounts/?aid=2&grid=1622&tid=17298&dayof=7649&rr=5&curpage=1