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DAVIS CUP FINAL: Čilić Chokes In Zagreb, Argentina Take Davis Cup

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It looked good early. Marin Čilić won the first two sets against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in a match which would of brought Croatia their second Davis Cup title. And with Arena Zagreb rocking to an atmosphere that you would normally witness at a football match, the Croatia #1 lost the final three sets in a match that nearly lasted five hours to let Argentina back into … [Read more...] about DAVIS CUP FINAL: Čilić Chokes In Zagreb, Argentina Take Davis Cup

DAVIS CUP: Čilić, Dodig Handle Argentina In Straight Sets

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DAY 2: Marin Čilić and Ivan Dodig made it look easy against the Argentine tandem of del Potro and Mayer, defeating the South Americans in straight sets Saturday afternoon in Zagreb. The first two sets were won comfortably in tiebreaks by the Croatians, and with Arena Zagreb pumping with electricity, Čilić and Dodig would close out the third set 6-3. With the doubles win, … [Read more...] about DAVIS CUP: Čilić, Dodig Handle Argentina In Straight Sets

Champions League: Real Madrid, Monaco Through, Dinamo Shut Out Again

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The Champions League looked a bit clearer after Tuesday night's games. Both Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić played the full 90 minutes in the Real Madrid midfield in their 2-1 victory away to Sporting Lisbon. This is the second consecutive match Madrid has fielded the Croatian duo which can only build Kovačić' confidence moving forward. The victory keeps Real Madrid two points … [Read more...] about Champions League: Real Madrid, Monaco Through, Dinamo Shut Out Again

HNL Week 16: Dinamo Disappoints, Rijeka Can’t Capitalize

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For those who follow 1.HNL, no one is sure what is more disappointing, Dinamo’s 1-1 draw against NK Istra 1961 on Friday afternoon or Rijeka’s inability to capitalize on Dinamo’s draw and played to a scoreless draw themselves against Slaven Belupo on Sunday. Rijeka remains six points ahead of Dinamo, but failed to make it an insurmountable eight-point lead after an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: Dinamo Disappoints, Rijeka Can’t Capitalize

EXCLUSIVE: Lakers Learning Croatian, Talk Zubac

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With Croatian players all across the NBA this season, CroatianSports.com will strive to talk to every player at least once this year. Croatian teenager Ivica Zubac is in our very own backyard with the Los Angeles Lakers and we talked to him and teammates Tuesday night after the Lakers win over the Brooklyn Nets. Nick Young aka Swaggy P said that Zubac was a 'spoiled … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Lakers Learning Croatian, Talk Zubac

EXCLUSIVE: Ivica Zubac Talks Basketball Future With Lakers, Croatia

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There's finally a Croatian playing basketball in Los Angeles. And his name is Ivica Zubac. Zubac was drafted in the 2nd Round of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Lakers and could become a pivotal player for Los Angeles if he learns his trade. Standing at just over seven feet, the 19 year-old from Mostar is living the dream, now suiting up for a franchise that he admired … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Ivica Zubac Talks Basketball Future With Lakers, Croatia

Tuesday Night Funnies: Džeko Undresses Greece

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In case you missed it on Sunday, Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko pulled down the shorts of Greek player Kyriakos Papadopoulos during their World Cup qualifier in Greece. Bosnia was up 1-0 at the time in the 76th minute, and with Džeko already on a yellow card, he without any hesitation dropped Papadopoulos' shorts as he stood over him. Džeko was given a second yellow … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Džeko Undresses Greece

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