Stipe Miocic is now a UFC legend. Not only did he break the unstoppable Francis Ngannou, who was on a 10-fight win streak, but he successfully defended the UFC heavyweight crowd for a record third straight time. Now at 35 years old and a baby on the way; what's next for Stipe Miocic? Who knows how much is left in the tank but the only … [Read more...] about Miocic: What Now?
Archives for January 2018
Croatians Around Europe *XX*
By 30 CommentsMarko Pjaca scored a goal in his first career start for new club Schalke Sunday; currently on loan from Juventus. The 22 year-old cut the ball back quickly in the box in the 16th minute to get his defender to flinch and then fired away with his right foot to the far corner for the first goal of the match. Hannover would score late to force a 1-1 draw. With the point, Schalke … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
Čilić To Meet Nadal In Aussie Quarters
By 7 CommentsMarin Čilić has held serve thus far in the year's first Grand Slam: the Australian Open. Čilić only dropped one set in his first three matches, to qualifier Vasek Pospisil in the first round, before meeting #10 ranked Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta Sunday afternoon in Melbourne. #6 Čilić would drop the first set in a tiebreaker before taking the next three sets for the … [Read more...] about Čilić To Meet Nadal In Aussie Quarters
Miocic Greatest UFC Heavyweight In History!!!
By 150 CommentsOur favorite blue collar Croatian-American from Cleveland did it again Saturday night in Boston, defeating 255-pound Francis Ngannou by unanimous decision to defend his UFC heavyweight belt for a record third straight time. Miocic stuck with his game plan and got out of the first round where Ngannou, dubbed the strongest punch in the UFC, is most dangerous. Miocic … [Read more...] about Miocic Greatest UFC Heavyweight In History!!!
Croatia Handle Norway, Face World Champions France Next
By 24 CommentsThe Croatian handball team handled business Saturday night in Zagreb, defeating Norway 32-28 in the second to last match of group stage. Anything but a victory would have saw Croatia fall short of a semifinal berth; where they still control their own destiny. The Cowboys have an off day Monday when France plays Serbia and Sweden plays Belarus. Croatian fans will be rooting for … [Read more...] about Croatia Handle Norway, Face World Champions France Next
Croatians Galore In Aussie Open 3rd Round
By 9 CommentsMarin Čilić and company are off to a fantastic start Down Under. The 2017 Wimbledon finalist has only dropped one set in his first two matches, defeating qualifier Vasek Pospisil and Joao Sousa, on his way to the third round where he will meet American Ryan Harrison. Should he take care of business, Čilić is lined up to meet #1 seed Rafael Nadal in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Galore In Aussie Open 3rd Round
Cowboys Lose 35-31 To Sweden, Will Have Tough Road To Semis
By 10 CommentsAfter cruising through Serbia in the opening match of Euro Handball 2018 and running away from Iceland in the second half Sunday, the Croatian Cowboys lost their first match Tuesday night in Split to Sweden. Croatia was never in the match as the Swedes kept a 4-5 goal gap the entire 60 minutes. Croatia already booked a spot in the Main Round, which will take place in Zagreb, … [Read more...] about Cowboys Lose 35-31 To Sweden, Will Have Tough Road To Semis
Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
By 40 CommentsDejan Lovren has been a Jekyl and Hyde character for Liverpool this season. And at times, fans have wanted off with his head. With Southampton defender Virgil van Djik coming to Liverpool in the latest winter transfer window for a record fee, it looks as if Lovren would be riding the bench the rest of the season. However, van Djik picked up a hamstring injury in training this … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
Croatia Defeat Iceland 29-22 At Euro Handball To Stay Perfect
By 7 CommentsWATCH MATCH LIVE! After a huge opening win against Serbia Friday night in Split, the Croatian Cowboys will face Iceland Sunday at 2:30PM (ET) in the second group match of Euro 2018 Handball. Croatia is hosting the tournament and will take on an Iceland side which defeated Sweden 26-24 in their first game. The winner of the Croatia/Iceland game will book their spot to … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Iceland 29-22 At Euro Handball To Stay Perfect