After a week of news surrounding Sochi's inability to finish preparing for the Olympics (Pictures Here), the organizers will hope the focus shifts to the opening ceremonies, will be held on Friday, and the competition, which starts Saturday. There will be just 13 Croatian athletes in three sports competing in Russia, down from 22 in six sports in 2006 and 14 athletes (four … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust
Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
By 35 CommentsCroatia avoided a group of death, but landed what is by no means an easy group as the draw for the 2014 FIBA World Cup took place Monday afternoon in Spain. Croatia should receive plenty of American attention during the tournament, despite avoiding them in the draw, as up to three players may be headed to the NBA in the near future. Bojan Bogdanović is averaging 16 points per … [Read more...] about Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
Australian Open Day 3: Dodig Forced to Withdraw
By 39 CommentsIt looked like it would be smooth sailing for Ivan Dodig as he took a two set lead over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, but quickly the heat things changed everything for Dodig. After experiencing cramps and a possible injury to his right thigh, Dodig began to literally give points to Dzumhur and ultimately he withdrew with the score at 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 4-1. Dodig raised serious questions … [Read more...] about Australian Open Day 3: Dodig Forced to Withdraw
Australian Open Day 2: Cilic, Tomljanovic Come From Behind
By 9 CommentsMarin Cilic and Ajla Tomljanovic both overcame adversity in their first round matches on day two of the Australian Open, as they emerged victorious after falling one and two sets behind. The victories were a stark contrast from day one, where Croatians were 1-5. After over three hours in the 100+ degree heat, Marin Cilic finished strongly to knock off Marcel … [Read more...] about Australian Open Day 2: Cilic, Tomljanovic Come From Behind
Australian Open Day 1: Dodig Lone Winner As Five Fall
By 5 CommentsIvan Dodig won the battle of the Croats on day one of the Australian Open, in what was otherwise a very disappointing day, as five Croatians bowed out in the first round. Just nine games were won between the four Croatian women who played on Monday. Ivan Dodig is now 4-0 all-time against fellow Croat and big server Ivo Karlović, after winning 7-6(8), 6-3, 7-6(4) in … [Read more...] about Australian Open Day 1: Dodig Lone Winner As Five Fall
2014 Australian Open Preview: Konjuh Debuts, Cilic Returns
By 7 CommentsEight Croats will be on display in Melbourne at tennis' first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Croatia's players will hope to beat last year's Aussie effort, where there were three wins in the first round (Cilic, Dodig, Vekic) and two in the second (Cilic, Dodig). World #34 Ivan Dodig enters the tournament as the top ranked Croat, and their only seeded player. The … [Read more...] about 2014 Australian Open Preview: Konjuh Debuts, Cilic Returns
Morocco stuns Croatia 3-1 in U-17 World Cup opener
By 71 CommentsAfter a busy week of senior internationals, the 2013 U-17 World Cup has gotten underway on Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Croatia's campaign begins Friday at 8:45 AM ET against Morocco. The youngsters have received a favorable draw, with Panama and Uzbekistan joining them to make up Group C. It is just the second appearance for Croatia in the tournament. … [Read more...] about Morocco stuns Croatia 3-1 in U-17 World Cup opener
Croatia Come Up Short In Bronze Medal Game, Finish 4th
By 18 CommentsPlaying for their first medal in 18 years, Croatia played with heart and intensity, fighting back multiple times, but falling to the very talented Spain 92-66. Croatia were able to keep the game close for most of the first half thanks to 18 points from Bojan Bogdanović, but Spain went on a run to close out the half up 11. Bogdanović went cold in the second half, scoring … [Read more...] about Croatia Come Up Short In Bronze Medal Game, Finish 4th
Croatia defeat Ukraine, make Euro semis
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After a tight first quarter, Croatia pulled away and never looked back Thursday night in Slovenia, defeating Ukraine 84-72 in the Eurobasket quarterfinals. Croatia will now play one of the pre-tournament favorites, Lithuania in the semifinals. This is Croatia's first appearance in the semis since 1995 and with the berth comes automatic qualification into the World Championships … [Read more...] about Croatia defeat Ukraine, make Euro semis
