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2013 Australian Open preview

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Photo: World Tennis Magazine The first Grand Slam of the year kicks off from Melbourne on Monday, but what should we expect from the Croatians this time around at the Australian Open? Besides Croatia's 2005 Davis Cup title, Marin Čilić's 2010 Australian Open semifinal appearance and Ivan Ljubičić's 2010 BNP Paribas Open championship, Croatian tennis has been dormant, to … [Read more...] about 2013 Australian Open preview

Return of a Croatian boxing legend?

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Photo: Fightsite.hr The rumors are swirling on boxing sites worldwide that one-time boxing champion Željko Mavrović is looking to come out of retirement. Mavrović's last bout in 1998 was against another legend and champion in Lennox Lewis, when he lost a decison on points. The Croatian heavyweight boxing legend left the sport with an impressive 27 wins and one loss. 22 of … [Read more...] about Return of a Croatian boxing legend?

Pokrajac loss to Beltran overturned

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It was revealed Thursday that Igor Pokrajac's last opponent had a little help during their battle at UFC on FX 6 held in Australia. "The Mexicutioner" Joey Beltran tested positive for a banned performance enhancing drug prior to the bout. Beltran tested positive for nandrolone, a banned steroid. The Mexican light heavyweight received a nine-month suspension and upon his return … [Read more...] about Pokrajac loss to Beltran overturned

World Handball Championship Preivew

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The 2013 men's handball world championships kicks off Saturday for Croatia as they look to continue their streak of being in the medals at major tournaments. The tournament will be hosted by Spain, and given Europe's domination in handball, 12 of the 24 teams are European. In the group stage, there will be four groups of six, with the top four from each advancing to … [Read more...] about World Handball Championship Preivew

Modrić impresses in Copa win

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Photo: AFP Has Luka Modrić been reading the papers? In his first start of 2013 in the second leg of the Copa del Rey Round of 16 Wednesday night, Modrić played exceptionally well versus Celta Vigo, setting up Cristinao Ronaldo's second goal of the match with a beautiful over-the-top lob into the box which the Portugal captain deflected into goal to make it 2-0. Later … [Read more...] about Modrić impresses in Copa win

Mandžukić nets twice in Schalke friendly

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Photo: Bundesliga Two weeks before the Bundesliga resumes its season following the winter break, Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich found themselves in Doha, Qatar, playing fellow German club Schalke 04 in a friendly Tuesday night. 'Super' Mario received the start and followed up Thomas Müller's two goals in the first half with two of his own. In the 33rd minute, Franck … [Read more...] about Mandžukić nets twice in Schalke friendly

Perišić completes move to Wolfsburg

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Photo: Bundesliga Ask and you shall receive.  23 year-old Ivan Perišić was not happy with his bench role at Borussia Dortmund, the current German champions, and requested a transfer in December in search of first-team football. The former Belgian Jupiler league scoring champion never earned a starting role in Dortmund in his season and a half at the club and will now … [Read more...] about Perišić completes move to Wolfsburg

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