Croatia cruised by Finland in their 2nd round Eurobasket encounter on Thursday, winning 88-63 and moving to the top of their group. With the game played just over the border in Slovenia, Croatian fans made their presence known as they chanted throughout, leaving the appearance of a home game. The first quarter was sloppy for both teams, but Croatia's dominance on the the boards … [Read more...] about Croatia breeze past Finland (Eurobasket 2nd Round)
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Croatia knocks Serbia out of World Cup
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Croatia came out in Belgrade playing three strikers in Mandzukic, Olic and Eduardo like they were going to put on a fireworks show in scoring goals, but they ultimately played a tactical game in the first half like they were playing Spain in their prime in the World Cup final: scared. At the end of the match, Croatia should be happy upon the 1-1 result as they have … [Read more...] about Croatia knocks Serbia out of World Cup
HNL Week 26: Remembering Hrvoje Ćustić
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Results for April 5- 7, 2013 NK ZAGREB 0 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo Zagreb payed a visit to Kranjčevičeva street on Friday to face their neighbors NK Zagreb. The last time these two teams faced each other at the Poet’s home ended in a surprising defeat of Dinamo. The bad news for Zagreb was that, the scorer of the winning goal in their last victory over Dinamo and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 26: Remembering Hrvoje Ćustić
Croatia U18 basketball crowned European Champions
By 17 CommentsCroatia defeated Lithuania 80-75 to win the U18 European Basketball Championships in a tournament that highlighted the potential of Croatian basketball, particularly Dario Šarić. Šarić had scored 16 of the team's 31 points as they led by nine midway through the second quarter before he picked up his third foul and had to be subbed. Lithuania fought back and took … [Read more...] about Croatia U18 basketball crowned European Champions
STEVE NASH TALKS PETROVIĆ, MODRIĆ
By 31 CommentsPhoenix Suns point guard and future NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash caught up with CSR in the tunnels of Staples Center after a 108-99 win over the Clippers on March 20th, 2011. Nash talked about the Croatian coastline, the legacy of Dražen Petrović and Luka Modrić's impact on the Tottenham Hotspur. Nash is a huge Spurs supporter as both his parents are from North London. He is … [Read more...] about STEVE NASH TALKS PETROVIĆ, MODRIĆ
JASON KIDD TALKS DRAŽEN PETROVIĆ
By 31 CommentsDallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd discusses Dražen Petrović's New Jersey legacy after the Mavs' 106-100 win over the Clippers Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Petrović played for the Nets from 1991-1993, before being killed in a tragic German car accident in the summer of '93. Kidd played seven seasons in New Jersey and is a 10-time NBA All Star. He has also earned NBA First … [Read more...] about JASON KIDD TALKS DRAŽEN PETROVIĆ
SCOLA TALKS PETROVIĆ, FOOTBALL
By 12 CommentsTHE ARGENTINE ASSASSIN Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola sat down with CSR at Staples Center on March 2nd to talk Dražen Petrović, Argentine football and the 2014 World Cup. As TEAM CSR approached the Argentine forward in the locker room, his eyes lit up when we started picking his brain about the late, great Petrović. Scola quickly grabbed his phone and showed us a … [Read more...] about SCOLA TALKS PETROVIĆ, FOOTBALL
MEET MARKO PETROVIĆ
By 56 CommentsPhoto: Denis Svirčić University of San Francisco freshman, Marko Petrović This past weekend, CSR caught up with University of San Francisco freshman Marko Petrović in Los Angeles. Petrović is the nephew of late Croatian basketball legend, Dražen Petrović, who tragically passed away in 1993 to a freak car accident. Marko talked soccer, basketball and … [Read more...] about MEET MARKO PETROVIĆ
PETROVIĆ, BOGUT ON DECK
By 20 CommentsPETROVIĆ (#10) REACTION TO LAST SECOND STAND Marko Petrović was saved by a last second defensive stand by his SFU teammates as they defeated LMU 61-60 Thursday night in Los Angeles. Petrović didn't have the best of games as he scored three points (1-7 FG), grabbed four boards and added an assist in 19 minutes of play. He had two lay-ups blocked in the process. … [Read more...] about PETROVIĆ, BOGUT ON DECK
