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
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Stipe Miocic Exclusive Interview
By 23 CommentsPhoto: AFP Undefeated (8-0) MMA heavyweight Stipe Miocic joined CroatianSports.com in our Sunday Night LIVE show March 18th at 9PM (ET). The 29 year-old Croatian American was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and is coming off a first round knockout over Phil de Fries at UFC on FUEL 1 in Omaha, Nebraska two weeks ago. Miocic is quickly climbing up the UFC Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Stipe Miocic Exclusive Interview
Croatia defeated in Belgrade
By 55 CommentsA lack of focus, desire, and support scuttle the Croatian handball team. Photo by AFP The game opened up with an exchange of handshakes during the player announcements. Red, Blue, and White stripes covered the lower section of the Belgrade stadium. As the camera panned further into the stands, a small group of checkers was able to be seen in the upper level. The Croatian … [Read more...] about Croatia defeated in Belgrade
Croatia vs. Serbia: Showdown in Belgrade ‘LIVE’
By 64 CommentsWATCH CROATIA VS. SERBIA 'LIVE' FRIDAY @ 2:15PM (Eastern) Photo: Ante Cizmic/CROPIX The Croatian national handball team has jumped through all the necessary hoops to make the Euro 2012 semifinals. Their prize: a date with Serbia Friday night at 2:15PM(ET) in the Serbian capital of Belgrade. With a win, Croatia could be well on their way back to handball prominence … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Serbia: Showdown in Belgrade ‘LIVE’
Croatia qualifies for semifinals with historic win over France
By 33 CommentsPhoto: Ante Čizmić/CROPIX Mirko Alilović celebrates win with the fans summary to follow shortly... … [Read more...] about Croatia qualifies for semifinals with historic win over France
Croatia’s 2nd half meltdown
By 3 CommentsHrvatska started their 2nd leg of the 2012 Handball Championships against a fiery Spanish squad. With 3 wins so far, and an amazing amount of support from traveling Hrvati, many were looking to the Croatians to post another victory on Sunday. Photo: Mediaspeed.net Even though the Hrvati took a bit of time to warm up, they were able to grab the lead after Spain broke … [Read more...] about Croatia’s 2nd half meltdown
Cowboys Round Up Perfect Group Record
By 12 CommentsPhoto: Dražen Aleksić/ CroPix Written by Ante Kvartuč/Matt 'GoldenChild' Lebo Croatia's national handball side, the Cowboys, completed a perfect group record at the 2012 European championships in Serbia after a fairly easy 26-20 win over Norway Friday night. With the victory, and previous wins over Slovenia and Iceland, Croatia ensure themselves that maximum … [Read more...] about Cowboys Round Up Perfect Group Record
Cowboys Onto the Next Round
By 3 CommentsPhoto: Jutarnji The Croatian national handball team have qualified for the Main Round at the 2012 European Championships in Serbia with another 31-29 win; this time over Slovenia Wednesday night. In their opening round match, the Croatian Cowboys barely got by the Icelandic squad by the same score after being down one at halftime. Croatia's Ivan Čupić was the player of … [Read more...] about Cowboys Onto the Next Round
Don’t Call it a Comeback
By 5 CommentsThe 2012 Euro Men's Handball Championship kicked off today with a slew of matches. With the best match of the day Croatia and Iceland, the winners of silver and bronze medals from EHF 2010, sought to settle the score after their tie 2 years ago. Before the game, news broke that Iceland would be without their star right back Olafur Stefansoon, a man who hasn't missed … [Read more...] about Don’t Call it a Comeback