Barcelona are all but through to the Champions League Final after their 3-0 drubbing of Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp Wednesday night. Ivan Rakitić got the start and played 82 minutes, assisting on Lionel Messi's second goal of the night. Barring a complete collapse in Germany next week, expect Barcelona to play either Juventus or Real Madrid in the Champions League Final, … [Read more...] about Rakitić Assists Messi Wundergol, Barca Win 3-0
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HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
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The fight is over -- though it was about as close and predictable as Mayweather-Pacquiao turned out to be -- for the top of the table as Dinamo Zagreb win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Croatian First League title. Only one day before Chesea FC were crowned kings of the English Premier League, Dinamo entered Split to face RNK Split at Park Mladeži and showed no mercy … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
Miocic Returns From Croatia, Off to Australia
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UFC 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
HNL Update: Weeks 30 and 31
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A busy week in the HNL has lead to little changes in the standings, but nonetheless provided spectators with several entertaining matches. Dinamo Zagreb faced NK Zadar at Stadium Stanovi last weekend and had to fight hard for a 1-0 victory away from home. Zadar is desperate in their efforts to stay in the Prva Liga, but Dinamo's Marko Pjaca dashed their hopes of … [Read more...] about HNL Update: Weeks 30 and 31
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 24
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Brooklyn Nets: Twitter Bojan Bogdanovic has stole headlines this week, as the Brooklyn Nets have silenced the critics in forcing the Atlanta Hawks to six games. During the regular season, Atlanta had their way with Brooklyn on nearly every occasion. That has changed through much better defensive play by Brooklyn led by Brook Lopez. They played well in game two, but … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 24
Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
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Dinamo Zagreb is the team joining Split in the Cup finals after defeating HNK Rijeka on an aggregate score of 2-1. Today's match between the two teams at Kantrida ended in a scoreless draw, but Dinamo came out the winner as they won 2-1 at Maksimir in the first leg. Rijeka will certainly feel slightly cheated though after what looked to be a good goal was ruled … [Read more...] about Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
Mandžukić, Subašić Crash Out Of Champions League
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The Champions League semifinals are upon us. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona are in. Luka Modrić is out (injury). But Wednesday night puts the other two Croatian nationals in action in extremely tight matches. 'Super' Mario Mandžukić will look for revenge on city rivals Real Madrid after being bloodied and beaten in their scoreless first leg match last week. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Subašić Crash Out Of Champions League
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 23
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Marcio Sanchez- Associated Press The long-awaited playoff run is finally here for the Golden State Warriors. After clinching home-court advantage for weeks now, they've been clamoring to play in meaningful games. It showed in a 106-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Don't let the score fool you in believing that this game was truly competitive. The Warriors had an … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 23
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29
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Dinamo Zagreb took on a tough but battered NK Lokomotiva at Kranjčevićeva on Friday and came out with a close 2-1 win. The Zagreb Derby began with Dinamo dominating in possession as well as scoring chances, but the stingy defense of Lokomotiva kept the Dinamo attack in check but showed little offense of their own. The Lokosi attack relied heavily on the counter … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29
