Ivica Zubac had a promising rookie season for the Los Angeles Lakers this year; averaging 7.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1 block in 38 games. The now 20 year-old got off to a slow start, going up and down from the D-League, before ultimately being shut down in early April with an ankle sprain. However, along the way, he befriended teammate Larry Nance Jr., who is in … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. Made Honorary Croatian
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HNL Week 27: Battle for the Top Continues
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Dinamo Zagreb escaped from Rujevica with a point on Saturday thanks to the acrobatic skill of Soudani and the goalkeeping prowess of Dominik Livković. Rijeka remain on top after the draw, but are certainly not satisfied with splitting the points with second-place Dinamo. The first 30 minutes were dominated by Rijeka, who threw everything they had at the young Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 27: Battle for the Top Continues
Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
By 33 CommentsGermany Andrej Kramarić converted a penalty as Hoffenheim fell at Hamburg SV on Sunday. Kramarić scored in the 35th minute, putting enough power and placement on his penalty that it snuck in even with the keeper diving the right direction. Kramarić finished the match with three shots and one chance created. Despite the loss, Hoffenheim's top 4 status is pretty … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
Croatians Around Europe *XXV*
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Germany Andrej Kramarić came through big time for Hoffenheim once again this Friday, scoring a brace in their 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin. Kramarić's first came in the 39th minute, when he slotted home a penalty to level the score at 1-1. He added an insurance goal for his side in the 86th minute, tapping home a well-hit Sandro Wagner cross to double their lead to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXV*
Bogdanović: Šarić For ROY, Zubac For EuroBasket
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Bojan Bogdanović spoke to CroatianSports after the Wizards 119-108 win over the Lakers in Los Angeles Tuesday night. Bogdanović discussed his trade from the Nets to Wizards last month and what it will be like playing for a team dreaming of a deep playoff run. Bojan also touched on his expectations for Croatia in the European basketball championships this summer, Dario Šarić for … [Read more...] about Bogdanović: Šarić For ROY, Zubac For EuroBasket
Pjaca Season Over With Torn ACL
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Injuries are a part of the game. They are unfortunate, but they happen. On Tuesday, in an absolute unnecessary friendly match the HNS put together against Estonia, Marko Pjaca suffered a freak knee injury that will end his season; both for Croatia and club team Juventus. Pjaca is only 21 years old and came over from Dinamo Zagreb to Juve in the summer. He has been … [Read more...] about Pjaca Season Over With Torn ACL
Croatia Defeat Ukraine Behind Kalinić Goal
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Mandžukić hit the post early and Kalinić would score five minutes from halftime, but Croatia was the better team on the night even with a slim 1-0 victory. The Vatreni were without key starters Vedran Ćorluka, Šime Vrsaljko and Ivan Perišić but still got the job done. Iceland and Turkey both won on the day which means Croatia remains in first place in Group I, three points … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Ukraine Behind Kalinić Goal
How Croatia Should Adjust Without 3 Key Starters Against Ukraine
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World Cup qualifying returns on Friday, as Croatia continues their journey to Russia. It should be a fascinating match against a rejuvenated Ukraine side managed by legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko. Ukraine is currently two points behind Croatia in Group I. For the first time in two years, Croatia will actually play behind their supporters in a competitive game. The lengthy … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Adjust Without 3 Key Starters Against Ukraine
HNL Week 25
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Dinamo Zagreb ended the weekend with another routine win in Istra, thanks to one goal from Soudani and two goals from Amir Hodžić. Soudani scored first in the 18th minute after some quick footwork and a precision shot that fund the back of the net. Hodžić followed up the goal with one of his own in the 52nd minute. He doubled his tally in the 90th minute and chipped … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25
