If the start of the NCAA tournament hasn’t provided you with enough upsets yet, well here is the one you’ve been waiting for: Hajduk Split defeated Dinamo Zagreb on Sunday at Poljud with a score of 1-0. This is the first time Hajduk has defeated Dinamo since September 14, 2013. The two sides met each other only four days prior in the Croatian Cup semi final match at … [Read more...] about HNL Week 28 – Hajduk Tops Dinamo
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Croatians Around NBA: Week 19
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Photo: USA Today After a promising start to the season, the Orlando Magic have stumbled by going 9-24 in 2016. They started the week strong by winning 107-100 against Sacramento. Mario Hezonja continues to play 15-20 minutes a game. The inconsistent rookie shot only one for six from the field in 19 minutes, although contributed with four rebounds and two assists. C.J … [Read more...] about Croatians Around NBA: Week 19
HNL Week 27
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For the first time in 21 weeks, NK Osijek finds themselves out of the relegation zone and into eighth place after their 1-0 upset over Inter Zaprešić on Friday. It was Alen Grgić who scored for the Osjičani in the ninth minute to give them the win. Ilija Nestorvski could not finish the match for Inter after being sent off for kicking Aljosa Vojnović in the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 27
LEAKED: 2016 Croatia Home Kit
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It looks as if the 2016 Croatia kits are here. Here is a look at a leaked photo which hit the internet March 14th. There's never a surprise when it comes to the home kits. It's going to be a red and white checker design. Only question: how big are the checkers going to be? This design takes a bit of a twist with the checkers at a tipped angle; which I can … [Read more...] about LEAKED: 2016 Croatia Home Kit
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 18
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Photo: NBA.com Bojan Bogdanovic continues to make the most of a lost year. By replacing Joe Johnson in the starting lineup, Bogdanovic has averaged 15 points in the last five games. The week started positively against the Nuggets. In a 121-120 victory, Bojan scored 17 points on six of thirteen shooting from the field. It was one of Brooklyn's best performances of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 18
Hezonja: It’s On My Back To Return Croatian Basketball to Glory
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CroatianSports.com caught up with 21 year-old Croatian national basketball player and Orlando Magic shooting guard Mario Hezonja Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The Lakers defeated the Magic 107-98 with Hezonja scoring six points in 16 minutes of play. The 2015 overall #5 pick discussed the current state of Croatian basketball, his rookie season in the NBA and … [Read more...] about Hezonja: It’s On My Back To Return Croatian Basketball to Glory
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 17
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Photo: NBA.com With Joe Johnson no longer on the Nets, Bojan Bogdanović was inserted back into the starting lineup. Similar to his rookie season, the sharpshooter continues to be shuffled around the rotation. Bogdanović made an instant impression against Phoenix. In a dominant 116-106 victory, the second-year player scored 24 points on eight of sixteen shooting. Bojan was … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 17
Midweek action: HNL Week 25
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People have been wondering where Marko Pjaca has gone lately. Well, to answer that question, he’s gone nowhere but the back of the net. After his spectacular goal last weekend, Pjaca one-upped himself on Wednesday with a graceful display of footwork to score the only goal in the match against Istra. Dinamo came out with a 1-0 win after Pjaca’s impressive … [Read more...] about Midweek action: HNL Week 25
HNL Update – Weeks 24 and 25
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Not much has changed on the table from week 23, other than Istra leaping over Osijek thanks to their draw with Zagreb on Saturday. The top of the table remains the same with Dinamo on top after a 1-0 win against RNK Split due in part to a stunning goal from Marko Pjaca from distance. Rijeka held off and extended their lead over Hajduk Split on the table on … [Read more...] about HNL Update – Weeks 24 and 25
