In the past 60 matches between Hajduk Split and Rijeka, Hajduk has won 27 times while 17 have ended in a draw. Hajduk has historically been among the cream-of-the-crop in not only the HNL, but in the Yugo first league as well, consistently winning titles over the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Crvena Zvezda, and Partizan. But in recent days, Hajduk’s dominance has … [Read more...] about Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
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OFFICIAL: Miocic vs. Hunt
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UFC Fight Night 65 was officially announced by the UFC today. A heavyweight bout between Mark Hunt (10-9-1 MMA, 5-3-1 UFC) and Stipe Miocic (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) will headline the event in South Australia’s capital of Adelaide. According to the official UFC rankings, Stipe Miocic is ranked 4th in the world followed by Hunt at 5th. This fight has all the makings of a … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Miocic vs. Hunt
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,
Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
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ENGLAND Andrej Kramarić is quickly making a name for himself in England. After completing a transfer from Rijeka to Leicester City in the most recent winter transfer window, Kramarić scored his first goal in the Premiership this week before scoring a beautiful header against Aston Villa Saturday in FA Cup play. With Leicester down 2-0 and all but defeated to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
HNL Week 21 – 104 Years of Hajduk, Osijek Wows with Goals *Updated Videos*
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Hajduk Split celebrated its 104th birthday by playing to a close match with Slaven Belupo on Sunday at Poljud, but escaped with three points at home. It was a near-instant start for the birthday boys thanks to an eighth-minute goal by Sandro Gotal. Hajduk has been going through some big changes in the recent days, first losing their tenured coach, Igor Tudor, and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 21 – 104 Years of Hajduk, Osijek Wows with Goals *Updated Videos*
Kramarić scores 1st Premiership goal
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23 year-old former Rijeka striker Andrej Kramarić netted his first English Premier League goal Tuesday night in London as his Leicester City side were defeated 2-1 by a much more complete Arsenal club. With Leicester down 2-0 in the 62nd minute, Kramarić found himself open inside the box after a failed clearance attempt to one-time the ball just inside the near post to beat … [Read more...] about Kramarić scores 1st Premiership goal
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
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NBA.com/Rocky Widner It wasn’t the most glamorous week for Andrew Bogut. While the Warriors continued to rack up wins, Bogut was on the receiving end of a few unfortunate plays. It started on national television against the Dallas Mavericks last Wednesday. Golden State was down by 22 points at one point in the first half. Tyson Chandler put Andrew Bogut on a poster with this … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
Croatians Around the NHL: Introducing Borna Rendulic – Goals and Injuries
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Borna Rendulic of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche has done something no Croatia-born athlete has ever done before: Score a goal in the NHL. That's right, Borna is the first ever Croatia-born and trained player to not only play, but also score in the NHL. The 22-year-old was born in Zagreb and made his professional hockey debut in the 2006-07 season with KHL Medvescak at the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NHL: Introducing Borna Rendulic – Goals and Injuries
Igor Tudor Resigns as Coach of Hajduk Split
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Only days before the start of the spring half of the HNL season, Hajduk Split coach, Igor Tudor, has resigned from his position with the club. Players and club officials attempted to persuade the former Croatian International and one of the longest-tenured coaches the club has ever had to stay with the team, but Tudor refused. Tudor nor the club released a reason … [Read more...] about Igor Tudor Resigns as Coach of Hajduk Split
