This isn't as much of a rumor than it is a foregone conclusion. Why? Because it's coming straight from the horse's mouth: Stipe Miocic. And from MMAJunkie. CroatianSports.com's MMA team has reported that Stipe Miocic will in fact get his UFC Heavyweight fight against Brazilian Fabricio Werdum. When? May. Where? … [Read more...] about Rumor Mill: Miocic Title Shot?
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Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
By 45 CommentsFormer Croatia international Josip Šimunić, who was capped 103 times for the Vatreni, ended his North American tour this weekend in San Pedro and Los Angeles, as he screened his documentary "Moja Voljena Hrvatska." The documentary follows Šimunić's life in soccer from his native Australian upbringing to playing for the Croatian national team, before his international career was … [Read more...] about Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
Rudež: “Olympics Were Our Pinnacle”
By 9 CommentsCroatia international and Minnesota Timberwolf Damjan Rudež discusses what the absence of Croatia at the 2016 Olympics meant to him as well as the current state of Croatian basketball in the NBA. Rudež did not come off the bench in Minnesota's 107-99 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Rudež: “Olympics Were Our Pinnacle”
Šimunić: Moja Voljena Hrvatska
By 43 CommentsFormer Croatia center-back Josip 'Joe' Šimunić is currently on an 7-city North American tour promoting and premiering a documentary film called "Moja Voljena Hrvatska" about his life leading up to his moment of infamy, which got him suspended from the World Cup in Brazil and ended his international soccer career. Šimunić will finish his tour this weekend … [Read more...] about Šimunić: Moja Voljena Hrvatska
Arrivederci Inter, Ciao Madrid – Kovacic Traded
By 34 CommentsLate Sunday night, Inter agreed to sell Mateo Kovacic to Real Madrid for €35m. Liverpool had been waiting in the wings to snatch up the youngster, but they were not prepared to pay such a large fee. Robert Mancini confirmed week long suspicions when he came out Sunday and said: "We are all disappointed about Kovacic's departure. What can we do? There are rules we must … [Read more...] about Arrivederci Inter, Ciao Madrid – Kovacic Traded
The Rise (And Fall) Of Slaven Bilić
By 14 CommentsOn July 21st, I ventured out to Pasadena, California (well out of San Pedro range) to catch the friendly match between Barcelona and L.A. Galaxy at the Rose Bowl. I was looking to speak with both Ivan Rakitić and Alen Halilović (Croatian national team players) on the upcoming season. Unfortunately, they declined to give any type of formal interview. However, during … [Read more...] about The Rise (And Fall) Of Slaven Bilić
Bogut Talks Lack Of Playing Time In NBA Finals
By 52 CommentsThe 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
By 12 CommentsCroatianSports.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
Miocic Returns From Croatia, Off to Australia
By 6 CommentsUFC Heavyweight Stipe Miocic returned from Croatia last week after helping CroCop train for his fight against Gabriel Gonzaga in Poland on April 11th. CroCop defeated the Brazilian in the 3rd Round by TKO. CroatianSports.com's own Croatian Crippler caught up with Miocic on his return home via Skype interview to talk about his trip and time with CroCop in Zagreb. Miocic … [Read more...] about Miocic Returns From Croatia, Off to Australia