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Australian overall contender Cadel Evans’ strong start to the 99th Tour de France continued last night on stage six from Epernay to Metz. The…
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Australian overall contender Cadel Evans’ strong start to the 99th Tour de France continued last night on stage six from Epernay to Metz. The…
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I’ll be finding the positives and finding ways to enjoy watching the Celtics play. I bleed/cry green.
It's not all bad news in Boston
I agree with some of your points. What I’m saying is that even in a season where the C’s won’t win many games, there’s still some cool stuff to look at for fans. It’s not the end of the world, patience is required. I don’t think there’s any doubt that Ainge and co. know what they’re doing. Sure, there’s some seriously middle of the road players, but there has to be some good basketball played for any of those bargaining chips to be worth anything (exception of Rondo, he has star value regardless).
It's not all bad news in Boston
I really hope he stays and the team can be built around him. He’s such a good passer. Pass-first point guards are my favourite style of player in the NBA.
It's not all bad news in Boston
Faverani has a huge frame. He’s 6’11” to Olynyk’s 7’0″, but so much thicker through the hips and upper body. He’s a great blocker.
It's not all bad news in Boston
“Assembled to stink” is a bit of an overstatement in my opinion. It’s an environment specifically designed to help bring on the Celtics’ younger players for the longer term – guys like Olynyk and Sullinger. Yes, there are some guys on the roster who are short term guys. Incredibly short term in some cases. The stats are based on four games and if it’s too early for me to say Vitor slipped through the system, it’s way to early to call Olynyk a solid back-up centre. Sully’s numbers are based on limited minutes (injury, being behind the big stars last year).
It's not all bad news in Boston
Ainge loves a big move, you’re right. Let’s wait and see. So happy the Celtics got off the 0!
It's not all bad news in Boston
All good points. I wrote this before the Jazz game yesterday. So glad the Celtics got the win! Olynyk will come through more and more as the season goes on.
It's not all bad news in Boston
Time for me to sign off after a great stage 14 of the Vuelta. Good night and thanks for following The Roar’s live cycling updates.
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
General Classification after stage 14:
1. Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha)
2. Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) + 22″
3. Christopher Froome (Sky Pro Cycling) + 1’41”
4. Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) + 1’41”
5. Daniel Moreno (Katusha) + 4’16”
6. Robert Gesink (Rabobank) + 5’07”
7. Nicolas Roche (Ag2r La Mondiale) + 5’51”
8. Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) + 6’13”
9. Laurens Ten Dam (Rabobank) + 6’34”
10. Igor Anton Hernandez (Euskaltel – Euskadi) + 7’16”
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Stage 14 Results:
1. Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha)
2. Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank)
3. Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)
4. Daniel Moreno (Katusha)
5. Christopher Froome (Sky Pro Cycling)
6. Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp)
7. Igor Anton (Euskaltel-Euskadi)
8. Laurens Ten Dam (Rabobank)
9. Tomasz Marczynski (Vacansoleis-DCM)
10. Nicolas Roche (Ag2r La Mondiale)
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Valverde was third, followed by Moreno, then Froome and Tolansky.
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Joaquim Rodriguez take your hat off – he wins the stage and the maximum time bonus ahead of Contador. Incredible stuff.
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Contador has attacked again, what a fighter. J-Rod is still there.
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Rodriguez has made it up to Contador, outstanding effort from the red jersey.
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Froome is in a world of pain as Rodriguez jumps and tries to catch Contador!
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Chris Froome has made it back to Valverde, Rodriguez and Moreno. Gallant effort from the man they call Froome-Dog. And now he’s on the attack. My goodness me that shows heart.
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Contador has launched his most explosive attack yet! He looks to be off to the races. Will there be a response?
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Froome and his Sky teammates are chasing hard to catch the Contador group. Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) is the man bridging the gap. Yes, Talansky has made it to the lead group.
Vuelta a Espana stage 14: Live updates, blog
Such a valid option haha, I feel you. I’m just a natural optimist. Finding the good things is pretty essential to helping me maintain my interest.
It's not all bad news in Boston