Borna Ćorić is an 18 year-old kid from Zagreb. He plays tennis and he plays tennis well. So what's so special about him? He turned 18 only four months ago. Has already represented Croatia in Davis Cup play. And is ranked 60th in the world as of March 2015. After a 2nd Round straight set loss to Australian Bernard Tomic at the 2015 BNP … [Read more...] about Meet Borna Ćorić: The Next Big Thing In Croatian Tennis
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Čilić Talks Injury, Return At BNP Paribas Open
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CroatianSports.com spoke to 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Čilić Saturday after his 2nd Round 4-6, 4-6 straight set loss to Argentinian Juan Monaco at the BNP Paribas Open. It was Čilić's first major match in 2015 after missing the Australian Open due to a right shoulder injury. When asked "why are you (Čilić) playing when you are not yet 100%?", the Croatian #1 … [Read more...] about Čilić Talks Injury, Return At BNP Paribas Open
Dear Zdravko Mamić,
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Please hire Diego Simeone as the head coach for the Croatian national team. Even though you probably won't read this, I'm hoping someone close to you passes on the message. W'eve already given up on asking you to leave, so let's just call it a draw. You do something that makes us happy for a year, and you line your big fat pockets with the money that floods in with the … [Read more...] about Dear Zdravko Mamić,
Bogdanović: “European basketball not even same sport as NBA”
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After a 123-84 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night, where Bojan Bogdanović did not score in 13 minutes of play for the Brooklyn Nets, the Croatian national sat down with CroatianSports.com. The 6'8" Bogdanović spoke about how European basketball doesn't compare to the NBA on any level, saying "it's not even the same sport," due to the amount of games. He also said … [Read more...] about Bogdanović: “European basketball not even same sport as NBA”
Damjan Rudež: “I would rather have Olympic gold than NBA title”
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Screenshot: CroatianSports.com CroatianSports.com caught up with Croatian national team player and Indiana Pacer Damjan Rudež Wednesday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Pacers lost a tight game with the Los Angeles Clippers, 102-100, missing a game-winning three-pointer as time expired. Rudež only played one minute at the end of the second half, with … [Read more...] about Damjan Rudež: “I would rather have Olympic gold than NBA title”
Ante Ražov talks player development, Croatian WC
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CroatianSports.com caught up with Ante Ražov this past week at Stub Hub Center in Carson, California, the home of the Los Angeles Galaxy, to talk U.S. player development, Croatia at the World Cup and his future as a coach in professional soccer. Ražov is a 1st generation Croatian-American and is the last college player to be called up to the U.S. national side. He is currently … [Read more...] about Ante Ražov talks player development, Croatian WC
Gotovina: “Kovač will be great. He’s still young.”
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Team CroatianSports.com met up with General Ante Gotovina and documentary producer of "Searching for a Storm" Jack Barić this past Monday in Zadar, Croatia for a casual sit down over drinks. On November 16th, 2012, after being imprisoned seven years at the Hague, General Gotovina was found not guilty on all charges by the appeals panel at the International Criminal … [Read more...] about Gotovina: “Kovač will be great. He’s still young.”
**FAN ZONE** St. Anthony’s Church, Los Angeles
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Over 250 Croatians from the greater Los Angeles area gathered at St. Anthony's Catholic church in Los Angeles for the World Cup opener featuring Croatia and hosts Brazil. Although the Vatreni couldn't hang on to an early 1-0 lead, the atmosphere at St. Anthony's was electric throughout the day. We would like to thank St. Anthony's and CroatianRadioProgram for hosting such an … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** St. Anthony’s Church, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
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Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti today replied to an invitation from sister city Split, Croatia and mayor Ivo Baldasar to attend this year's Sv. Duje celebration on the Dalmatian coast. Although the City of Angels mayor is unable to make it to Croatia, he signs off the letter with "Hajduk Živi Vječno" at the bottom. Obviously Mayor Garcetti understands the importance … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
