It has long been talked about that Borna Ćorić is the future of Croatian tennis. The 21 year-old Zagreb native is slated to be the next Novak Djokovic based on his style of play. Although Ćorić has yet to make it past the third round of any Grand Slam; his start to 2018 is shaping up well. Ćorić won both his matches against Canada's Vasek Pospisil and Denis … [Read more...] about Ćorić Will Play Federer In BNP Paribas Semis
Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
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Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona will join Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Mandžukić and Dejan Lovren in the Champions League quarterfinals. The current La Liga leaders defeated Premiership club Chelsea 3-0 Wednesday night to book their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. They will join Real Madrid, Sevilla, Juventus, Roma, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Luka Modrić returned from injury Saturday to help Real Madrid get past Eibar 2-1 with a fantastic assist to Ronaldo to open the scoring in the 34th minute. The Croatian midfield magician sent a long ball with the outside of his foot directly to Ronaldo's chest and the eventual breakaway to goal. Modrić lost nothing while out the past few weeks and Real Madrid will need him at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Modrić, Lovren, Mandza Through To CL Quarters
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Luka Modrić made the trip to Paris; returning from injury, but did not play in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over PSG. Instead, Mateo Kovačić got the start and had a light night as Real Madrid will limp into the Champions League quarterfinals; 5-2 on aggregate. Dejan Lovren and Liverpool will also be in the quarterfinal draw next friday after posting two clean sheets against FC Porto; … [Read more...] about Modrić, Lovren, Mandza Through To CL Quarters
Dalić Bringing A-Squad To USA For Peru, Mexico Friendlies
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Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalić announced the 29-man squad that will be shortened to 23 names (three goalkeepers) before the trip to the United States. In a semi-surprise move, the entire squad that is expected to play in the World Cup this summer will be coming stateside, contrary to the Croatia v. Mexico friendly in Los Angeles in 2017. Players are expected to drop off this … [Read more...] about Dalić Bringing A-Squad To USA For Peru, Mexico Friendlies
Croatians Around Europe XXVI
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Andrej Kramarić did it again Saturday; scoring in his fifth straight game for Hoffenheim in a 2-0 win over Augsburg. Kramarić now has tallied six goals in the past five games and is red hot with this streak which started on February 3rd. The 26 year-old Croatian striker is booming with confidence and it's not only showing through his free kicks. He opened the scoring in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI
Fair Or Foul: Šarić Last Second Layup
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With the game already out of hand Thursday night and only seconds to kill off the clock, Croatian Dario Šarić decided to take advantage of the open floor and put the ball up for the layup. Philadelphia had already won with Cleveland Cavaliers players standing around putting zero defensive pressure on the ball. There's an unwritten rule to simply dribble out the clock, but did … [Read more...] about Fair Or Foul: Šarić Last Second Layup
Petrović Still Making Headlines
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Nearly 25 years after his death, Croatian basketball legend Drazen Petrović is still making headlines on ESPN, senior writer Zach Lowe explains. Last night in Brooklyn, Petrović was honored by the Nets in a pregame ceremony which saw his mother, Biserka, and nephew, Marko, attend. The 2002 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee has left a legacy which will remain for future … [Read more...] about Petrović Still Making Headlines
Croatians Around Europe XXV
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For the second time in three weeks, Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramarić scored a stunning free kick for his club. Kramarić got the start Saturday and played the full 90 minutes against Freiburg, burying a 25-yard free kick in the 57th minute. Freiburg would level the game nine minutes later through a penalty to force a 1-1 draw but Hoffenheim's Croatian is heating up just at the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV
