Kyle Terada- USA Today Sports After what was supposed to be a hard fought series, the Warriors' creativity and depth propelled them into the conference finals. Golden State was going to be tested in the second round by Memphis. It took solid interior defensive play and better passing to break down the Grizzlies stout frontline. In a pivotal game five, Golden State … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 27
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Croatians Around the NBA: Week 26
By 3 CommentsFox Sports Australia The Western Conference semifinals has been competitive as expected. Golden State has struggled to shoot through various stages of this series. Without being able to get out in transition consistently, they are being forced to play extensively as a half-court offense. That was proven in game three from a 99-89 loss in Memphis. They shot six for … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 26
Rakitić, Barca Through To CL Final
By 19 CommentsIt was an easy stroll in the park for FC Barcelona, who will be playing for the Champions League crown June 6th in Berlin. Bayern had to overcome a 3-0 first leg deficit, and even with the Bavarian side scoring inside 10 minutes, Neymar's two first half goals would end the tie to put the Spanish champions-elect through to the final. Bayern would win 3-2, but it was not enough … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Barca Through To CL Final
Croatians Around Europe *XXXVII*
By 105 CommentsENGLAND Dejan Lovren played the full 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea Sunday. He could be blamed for poor coverage on John Terry's 5th minute goal following a corner kick, but Liverpool rallied to find an equalizing goal through captain Steven Gerrard. Although the Reds didn't go down in defeat, the draw was not enough for Liverpool to keep pace with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXVII*
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 25
By 1 CommentKyle Terada- USA Today Sports The long-awaited second round matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors started Sunday. Without Mike Conley, Memphis is considered a notch below Golden State. That was proven in Golden State's 101-86 victory on Sunday. The battle between Mark Gasol and Andrew Bogut will be monitored closely from the mainstream audience. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 25
Rakitić Assists Messi Wundergol, Barca Win 3-0
By 137 CommentsBarcelona are all but through to the Champions League Final after their 3-0 drubbing of Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp Wednesday night. Ivan Rakitić got the start and played 82 minutes, assisting on Lionel Messi's second goal of the night. Barring a complete collapse in Germany next week, expect Barcelona to play either Juventus or Real Madrid in the Champions League Final, … [Read more...] about Rakitić Assists Messi Wundergol, Barca Win 3-0
HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
By 93 CommentsThe fight is over -- though it was about as close and predictable as Mayweather-Pacquiao turned out to be -- for the top of the table as Dinamo Zagreb win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Croatian First League title. Only one day before Chesea FC were crowned kings of the English Premier League, Dinamo entered Split to face RNK Split at Park Mladeži and showed no mercy … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
Miocic Returns From Croatia, Off to Australia
By 6 CommentsUFC Heavyweight Stipe Miocic returned from Croatia last week after helping CroCop train for his fight against Gabriel Gonzaga in Poland on April 11th. CroCop defeated the Brazilian in the 3rd Round by TKO. CroatianSports.com's own Croatian Crippler caught up with Miocic on his return home via Skype interview to talk about his trip and time with CroCop in Zagreb. Miocic … [Read more...] about Miocic Returns From Croatia, Off to Australia