After being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Los Angeles Clippers last week, 21 year-old Croatian center Ivica Zubac played his first game back in LA Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Zubac was praised by NBA Hall of Famer and current Clipper executive Jerry West as well as owner Steve Ballmer. When legendary Clippers announcer Ralph Lawler was asked about … [Read more...] about Zubac Plays 1st Game In Los Angeles As Clipper, Praised By Jerry West & Steve Ballmer
Archives for February 2019
Modrić & Real Madrid Escape Amsterdam With 2-1 Win Over Ajax
By 7 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid escaped Holland with a 2-1 road victory against Ajax after an incredibly controversial VAR ruling denied Ajax their opening goal in the first half. Real Madrid would finally get into their normal rhythm in the second half with Benzema knocking one into the upper left corner and Marco Asensio scoring the winner late off a wonderful cross from the … [Read more...] about Modrić & Real Madrid Escape Amsterdam With 2-1 Win Over Ajax
13th Annual Croatian Cultural Extravaganza
By Leave a CommentJoin CroatianSports.com and @LAVatreni this weekend for the 13th Annual Croatian Cultural Extravaganza at St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles. If you are in the Los Angeles area this weekend, come hang out, have a drink, and watch some fantastic kolo. Complete event info HERE. Kolo groups from all across North America will … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Croatian Cultural Extravaganza
Croatians Around Europe XXIII
By 59 CommentsIn the match of the weekend, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid took care of business, defeating city rivals Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Saturday. Modrić was in prime form for the Atletico duel and was given an '8' grade: "Big game performance from Modrić, who helped his team wrest control of the midfield in the first half and provided a typically perfect assist for Bale's clincher," ESPN … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII
Zubac Traded To Clippers; Moving Down The Hall
By 5 CommentsThe Los Angeles Lakers have traded their 21 year-old Croatian to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday afternoon. Zubac will now head down the hall at Staples Center and play center for the Clippers with four months remaining on his rookie contract. This summer, Zubac becomes a restricted free agent which means the Clippers can match any contract another team offers … [Read more...] about Zubac Traded To Clippers; Moving Down The Hall
ONLY IN CROATIA: Fan Hits Half Court Shot, Wins 1,200 Ćevapi & 120 Liters Of Beer
By 6 CommentsIn America, if a fan hits a half court shot at an NBA game, they usually win a car, or a vacation, or some cash. Not in Croatia! KK Split fan Petar Gavranić scored from half court during a halftime competition during Split’s match against KK Sixt Primorska at Arena Gripe in Split, CroatiaWeek.com reports. Petar Gavranić will now walk away with 1,200 ćevapi … [Read more...] about ONLY IN CROATIA: Fan Hits Half Court Shot, Wins 1,200 Ćevapi & 120 Liters Of Beer
IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
By 30 CommentsThe second half of the season is upon us and the race for second place is in a dead heat. Dinamo Zagreb sit at the top of the table with a 14 point lead that was just increased with a 7-2 shellacking of NK Rudes at Maksimir on Friday, which included a hat trick by Mislav Orisic. Orisic scored three goals in seven minutes to record the fastest hat trick in Dinamo's … [Read more...] about IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
Croatians Around Europe XXII
By 25 CommentsIt was a slow week in Europe for Croatia's internationals but Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramarić got on the score sheet with a penalty kick against Fortuna Dusseldorf on Saturday. Kramarić stepped up to the spot in the 16th minute and cooly rolled the ball to the left of the Fortuna keeper. With he draw, Hoffenheim remain two points back of a Europa League … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII
Bogdanović Puts Up 31 As NBA Heads Into Final Stretch
By 2 CommentsBojan Bogdanović had another impressive game Saturday night in Miami as the Pacers beat the Heat 95-88 behind Bogdanović's 31-point performance. 'Babo' went 13-of-19 from the field which included three 3-pointers and seven rebounds in the victory. With Victor Oladipo out for the remainder of the season, Bogdanović and the rest of the Pacers will have to carry a heavier load … [Read more...] about Bogdanović Puts Up 31 As NBA Heads Into Final Stretch