The first round of the French Open didn't go quite as planned for Croatia's five players in the singles draw, with only one advancing and two losing to lower seeded players. MEN Marin Cilić was the lone Croat winner in round one, comfortably defeating #102 Philipp Petzschner 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 in a 90 minute match. Marin took advantage of 12 break points on his cruise to … [Read more...] about French Open Round 1 Recap
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HNL Week 33: Survival Sunday
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The hunt is on. Not only for teams looking to compete in Europe next season, but also for teams looking to stay alive in the first division. The Eternal Derby marks the last week of the season. This could very well be Ivan Kelava's final match in a blue jersey, with him being rumored for a move to Italy's Udenise. Dinamo and Hajduk are tied at one goal a piece, and RNK … [Read more...] about HNL Week 33: Survival Sunday
Champions League Final: Mandzukić Starts
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Photo: TheGlobeandMail.com Will Mario Mandžukić help Bayern Munich end their Champions League runner-up slump this season or will it be another disappointed Croatian with hands in face after the dust settles at Wembley on Saturday? This will be Bayern's third attempt at the European title in the past four years. Ivica Olić and company were not able to blast through Jose … [Read more...] about Champions League Final: Mandzukić Starts
French Open 2013 Preview
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The 112th running of the French Open kick off this Sunday, May 26th, at the Stade Roland Garros. Maria Sharapova and Rafa Nadal will look to defend their titles from 2012, with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams being the most likely to dethrone them. Croatia has five players in the main draw, and one favorite in the junior tournament. MEN Marin Cilic comes into … [Read more...] about French Open 2013 Preview
Hajduk hold on to take Croatian Cup in Zagreb
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Hajduk Split added another notch to the bedpost on Wednesday by winning their sixth Croatian Cup since the tournament's inception in 1992. This adds to their already 14 other domestic cups that include nine Yugoslav Cups and five Croatian Super Cups. NK Lokomotiva tried to be only the sixth different team to win a Croatian Cup. The tournament has historically been … [Read more...] about Hajduk hold on to take Croatian Cup in Zagreb
Miocic to fight Big Country at UFC 161
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In what will be the biggest fight of his career, it has just been announced that Croatian-American Stipe Miocic will now fight Roy "Big Country" Nelson at UFC 161 from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on June 15th. Nelson is riding a three-fight win streak, having won all three contests by first round KO. As the 6th ranked UFC Heavyweight, it makes the most … [Read more...] about Miocic to fight Big Country at UFC 161
HNL Week 32
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It all comes down to the final week. All six matches of week 33 will be played at noon on Sunday, and five of those matches will have some implication on where teams will end up next season. NK Lokomotiva has wrapped up second place and will be playing in European competition for the first time ever next season. Even after the disappointing last-minute loss to Dinamo last … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32
Ollie Bujić wins 2012-13 Fantasy Premiership title
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Ollie Bujić aka Hajduk a l'Orange ran away with the Fantasy Premiership title this year, beating out second place Tome K by 93 points. CroatianSports.com co-founder Denis Svirčić finished in a respectable sixth place (out of 100 people) with staff writer Zach Gilfix rounding out the top ten. We thank everyone who participated. And to our winner Mr. Bujić. … [Read more...] about Ollie Bujić wins 2012-13 Fantasy Premiership title
Croatians Around Europe *XXXVI*
By 105 CommentsSPAIN Ivan Rakitić went from hero to villain for Sevilla on Friday, as Sevilla's European hopes took a major hit in a 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad. Ivan scored his 11th goal of the season when Geoffrey Kondogbia found him in the box and he finished in the lower corner. Five minutes later, Rakitić would score again, this time on the wrong net. Bergara Markel played in a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXVI*
