Curry Roots Deep With Petrović Family
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It was reported by multiple news outlets Wednesday that 2014-15 NBA MVP and NBA champion, Steph Curry, had sent one of his Finals jerseys to Biserka Petrović, the mother of late, great Croatian basketball player Dražen Petrović. "In 1992, Stephen Curry's father Dell took part in the three-point contest during All-Star weekend in Orlando. Dell didn't make it out of … [Read more...] about Curry Roots Deep With Petrović Family
Bogut Talks Lack Of Playing Time In NBA Finals
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The Golden State Warriors are one win away from their first NBA title in 40 years. And they're going to get the job done without their 7'0" center Andrew Bogut. Bogut did not play a single minute in Game 5's 104-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, after only earning four minutes of playing time in Game 4. Andrew has been professional about his lack of playing … [Read more...] about Bogut Talks Lack Of Playing Time In NBA Finals
Checkered Man Unveiled/More Croatians at Game 5
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CroatianSports.com caught up with NBA Finals Game 2 Croatian checkered man behind the bench. His name is Šime Grizelj. Parents from Herzegovina and Dugi Otok. From the Bay Area. He's a huge Croatia fan and obviously a supporter of the Warriors. Why did he wear the checkers? Quite simple. He wanted to be seen. And guess what? It … [Read more...] about Checkered Man Unveiled/More Croatians at Game 5
Here We Go Again
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Even with an empty stadium, Croatia still couldn't keep themselves drama-free after the match. Eurosport has reported that the Italian Football Federation has formally complained about a 'swastika' etched in the Poljud pitch for the Croatia/Italy Euro 2016 qualifier Friday night in Split. The match was already being played behind closed doors due to racist fan behavior … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again
Vatreni Draw Italy 1-1 In Silent Split
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The Vatreni take on Italy Friday night in Split in front of an empty Poljud Stadion. With first place in Euro qualifying Group H on the line, Croatia can extend their lead and inch their way closer to France next summer with a win over the Italians. And remember, Croatia has never lost to their Adriatic neighbors in a competitive match. Not in qualifiers. Not in Euro. Not even … [Read more...] about Vatreni Draw Italy 1-1 In Silent Split
Follow CroatianSports On Periscope
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CroatianSports.com recently began using Periscope, a new LIVE broadcasting app, purchased by Twitter. Download it on your phone and watch users, including CroatianSports, broadcast live. Follow us @CroatianSoccer. We have made previous attempts at live broadcasting, however, Periscope will blow away all of our previous efforts as it couldn't be easier to use, both … [Read more...] about Follow CroatianSports On Periscope
Croatia vs. Italy @ St. Anthony’s – Downtown Los Angles
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Join CroatianSports.com and Croatian Radio Program Friday morning in Downtown Los Angeles at St. Anthony's Church for Croatia's last match before the summer break as they take on Italy in front of an empty stadium at Poljud in Split in Euro 2016 qualifying. We will host the watch party in the big hall which can easily fit 300 people. All are welcome and there will be … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Italy @ St. Anthony’s – Downtown Los Angles
Who Is The Checkered Man?
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If you caught Game 2 of the NBA Finals last night, you could clearly see a man sporting what could only be a checkered Croatian soccer jersey directly behind the Golden State bench. He was rooting for the Warriors the entire game, but was he in fact Croatian? Maybe he was, maybe he wasn't. But Croatian media caught a glimpse of the mysterious 'checkered man' and gave him … [Read more...] about Who Is The Checkered Man?
