Croatia defeated reigning European champions, Spain, 23-19 in Munich Thursday night with eight goals coming from veteran Zlatko Horvat. The win ensures the Croatian Cowboys finish the preliminary round with a perfect 5-0 record. With the 2019 World Handball championships heading into the Main Round, Croatia will begin the new stage with four points as they have … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Defeat Reigning Euro Champs Spain 23-19 To Finish Perfect In Group
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Croatian Cowboys Start World Handball Championships Strong
By 8 CommentsBack my popular demand, Croatia's handball squad has started the 2019 World Handball Championships in Germany and Denmark to a perfect 3-0 start. In their opening match, the Cowboys defeated a respectable Iceland side 31-27 with eight goals coming from Luka Stepančić. Croatia then handled Japan 35-27 with another eight goals coming from veteran Zlatko Horvat before beating … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Start World Handball Championships Strong
SUPER SATURDAY!!!
By 21 CommentsIt's going to be a loooooooong day Saturday boys and girls, so get your beauty sleep in Friday night. As you already know, a little football team from Croatia will be playing in the World Cup quarterfinals at 2PM (ET). The Vatreni are taking on hosts Russia with a spot in the Final Four on the line. Roughly eight hours later, American-Croatian UFC … [Read more...] about SUPER SATURDAY!!!
Croatia Bring 19 Athletes To Korea For Pyeongchang Olympics
By 3 CommentsThe 2018 winter Olympics are upon us and Croatia will be represented by 19 athletes across four sports: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, bobsled and luge. CroatiaWeek has put together a list of Croatian athletes competing in their respected winter sports, which will be without a Kostelić sibling for the first time since the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. … [Read more...] about Croatia Bring 19 Athletes To Korea For Pyeongchang Olympics
BREAKING NEWS: Miocic Will Defend Belt Vs. Cormier At UFC 226 In Vegas
By 10 CommentsAfter a huge title defense against Ngannou only one week ago, Stipe Miocic is swirling up MMA headlines on this Friday night as it has been announced that he will fight light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 226 in Las Vegas July 7th. Both fighters are coming off a title defense at UFC 220 this past weekend in Boston and will go toe-to-toe for Miocic's … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Miocic Will Defend Belt Vs. Cormier At UFC 226 In Vegas
France Breaks Croatian Hearts Again, Oust Cowboys From Euro Handball
By 18 CommentsCroatia cut it close in the second half after a 6-goal deficit at halftime but it wasn't enough to grab a point against World Champions France. The French would remain undefeated in the tournament, defeating Croatia 30-27 on home soil to oust the Cowboys from the Euro Handball tournament. Croatia will now play in the 5th place game against the Czech Republic on Friday, the … [Read more...] about France Breaks Croatian Hearts Again, Oust Cowboys From Euro Handball
Miocic: What Now?
By 12 CommentsStipe Miocic is now a UFC legend. Not only did he break the unstoppable Francis Ngannou, who was on a 10-fight win streak, but he successfully defended the UFC heavyweight crowd for a record third straight time. Now at 35 years old and a baby on the way; what's next for Stipe Miocic? Who knows how much is left in the tank but the only … [Read more...] about Miocic: What Now?
Miocic Greatest UFC Heavyweight In History!!!
By 150 CommentsOur favorite blue collar Croatian-American from Cleveland did it again Saturday night in Boston, defeating 255-pound Francis Ngannou by unanimous decision to defend his UFC heavyweight belt for a record third straight time. Miocic stuck with his game plan and got out of the first round where Ngannou, dubbed the strongest punch in the UFC, is most dangerous. Miocic … [Read more...] about Miocic Greatest UFC Heavyweight In History!!!
Croatia Handle Norway, Face World Champions France Next
By 24 CommentsThe Croatian handball team handled business Saturday night in Zagreb, defeating Norway 32-28 in the second to last match of group stage. Anything but a victory would have saw Croatia fall short of a semifinal berth; where they still control their own destiny. The Cowboys have an off day Monday when France plays Serbia and Sweden plays Belarus. Croatian fans will be rooting for … [Read more...] about Croatia Handle Norway, Face World Champions France Next