The UFC has signed Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić (4-1), who will make his promotional debut against fellow debutant Elisha Ellison (5-1) in Perth, Australia, on September 28, 2025 (September 27 in North America). The 6’5”, 264-pound heavyweight hails from South Australia and proudly represents his Croatian heritage in the cage. Peričić moved to New Zealand three years ago … [Read more...] about UFC Signs Croatian Heavyweight Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić
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Luka Vušković Is Ready Now: A Star In The Making For Tottenham & Croatia
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Luka Vušković stole the spotlight in his Tottenham debut during the club’s first preseason match of the summer, proving once again why he is one of the most exciting young prospects in world football. The 18-year-old entered the match in the 46th minute against Reading and completely changed it. Just three minutes later, he assisted the opening goal. Four minutes after that, in … [Read more...] about Luka Vušković Is Ready Now: A Star In The Making For Tottenham & Croatia
Zadar’s Tyler Wahl: An American Star in Dalmacija
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American-born forward Tyler Wahl is tearing it up for KK Zadar in the Premijer Liga and ABA Balkan League -- quickly becoming a household name in the area. After averaging 18 points per game at Lakeville North High School in Minnesota, Wahl began his collegiate career with the Wisconsin Badgers in 2019. Following five seasons with the program, he signed with the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Zadar’s Tyler Wahl: An American Star in Dalmacija
Zubac Has 21/19 Game In Win Over Lakers
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Ivica Zubac is very quietly having a breakout season for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are playing their first season in Inglewood's newest arena: the Intuit Dome. Sunday night, Zubac had 21 points, 19 rebounds and three blocks in a 116-102 win over the team that drafted him; the Los Angeles Lakers. Zubac is averaging 15 points/12 rebounds in 41 games this season for the … [Read more...] about Zubac Has 21/19 Game In Win Over Lakers
Cro-šarka Advance To Semifinals Of The Olympic Qualifiers
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Croatia take first place in their Olympic qualifier group stage after beating a Luka Dončić-led Slovenia team 108-92 and narrowly losing to New Zealand 90-86. Despite losing on Wednesday to New Zealand after a convincing win against Slovenia, Croatia have established themselves as a contender for qualification. Croatia has been lead by their NBA big man duo of Ivica Zubac and … [Read more...] about Cro-šarka Advance To Semifinals Of The Olympic Qualifiers
Cro-šarka Books Ticket To OQT In 2024!
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After missing the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Croatian basketball has made a return to the final round of Olympic qualifiers after defeating Turkey in the pre-qualifiers tournament. Croatia got to the final against Turkey by winning their group and defeating the likes of Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands. These three wins saw them top their group and face Ukraine in the … [Read more...] about Cro-šarka Books Ticket To OQT In 2024!
CROATIANSPORTS TURNS 15 YEARS OLD TODAY!!!
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The good times officially kicked off on February 17th, 2008, a few months after Croatia knocked "mighty" England out of EURO 2008 qualifying. Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey in “Uniting Croatian Fans Around The World!” It seriously wouldn't be the same without you guys talking shop, debating, and arguing on a daily basis. This has been the … [Read more...] about CROATIANSPORTS TURNS 15 YEARS OLD TODAY!!!
Can We Talk About The Elephant In The Room? — Croatian Basketball
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In case you missed it - and you probably did because they did absolutely nothing at this year's EuroBasket - Croatian basketball laid a big disappointing goose egg. Should we be surprised? The answer is actually: YES! This is probably the most stacked all-around Croatian basketball team since Petrović and Kukoč played together in the 90s. The core of the current team all … [Read more...] about Can We Talk About The Elephant In The Room? — Croatian Basketball
Can Zubac Be The Face Of Croatian Basketball?
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So I'm sitting here at Staples Center Wednesday night - soon to be called Crypto.com Arena (eyeroll) - and I'm watching our boy Ivica Zubac do his thing against the Kings. And I'm wondering to myself, what's the problem with Croatian basketball and who is going to be the face of Croatian b-ball moving forward? The team is currently having an identity crisis - missing out on … [Read more...] about Can Zubac Be The Face Of Croatian Basketball?
