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2012 CroatianSports.com Awards

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It's been another great year with all of you: from watching the Vatreni duke it out with the world's best at Euro 2012 to Croatia's water polo team going perfect at the summer Olympics and taking gold. Heck, even the political gods were on our side in 2012 with the acquittals of generals Gotovina and Markač. Prva Generacija has spoken. Here are your winners for the 2012 … [Read more...] about 2012 CroatianSports.com Awards

Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić

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  The entire CroatianSports.com staff would like to wish Prva Generacija and CroatianSports.com Nation a Merry Christmas. From our families to yours, no matter where you may be in the world this holiday season, we extend a very special 'Thank You' to our readers for making this website what it is today.  Merry Christmas. Sretan Božić! Klapa ISKON       … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić

Andrew Bogut, hurt again

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Photo: Presswire ESPN.com is reporting that 7-foot Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut could miss the rest of the 2012-13 season due to further rehab and rest needed from April microfracture surgery on his ankle. The Australian-born Croatian, whose parents are from  Osijek and Karlovac respectively, has only played four games for the Warriors this season after being … [Read more...] about Andrew Bogut, hurt again

**FAN ZONE** Ireland-Germany nothing like Hajduk Split

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CroatianSports.com follower Sean Maričić reporting from Aviva Stadium in Dublin for the Ireland vs. Germany World Cup 2014 qualifier on October 12, 2012. Although the crowd was electric for this match, Maričić says that it was nothing compared to the Inter Milan Milan v Hajduk Split Europa League match at Poljud in August 2012. CroatianSports shout out from the … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** Ireland-Germany nothing like Hajduk Split

Dinamo takes on Hajduk at Maksimir

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The Vječni derbi (Eternal Derby) is back! Dinamo Zagreb vs. Hajduk Split. But when the two sides meet this Saturday at Maksimir (12PM ET), it'll  be under a different set of rules. Dinamo Zagreb, who have won the last seven HNL championships, haven't really made it much of a rivalry the past decade, rather more of an annihilation. Dinamo has clearly been the better club, … [Read more...] about Dinamo takes on Hajduk at Maksimir

Čilić crumbles at U.S. Open vs. Murray

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Photo: AP  Marin Čilić looked to be on his way to his biggest win in two years at the 2012 U.S. Open Wednesday night. He took the first set 6-3 against 2012 Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray in the men's quarterfinal, and was in full control of the second set, up 5-2 at one point. Then the wheels came off the wagon. Murray fired off four straight games to force a second … [Read more...] about Čilić crumbles at U.S. Open vs. Murray

2012 London Olympics: Day 12

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  Lucija Zaninović shows off her medal Taekwondo: Lucija Zaninović won Croatia's fourth medal of the London Olympics on Wednesday, as she placed third in the 49kg weight class of Taekwondo. She came into the Olympics as the 5th seed won her round of 16 bout against Seulki Kang of the Central African Republic. Points are awarded for kicks and punches to the body (1 … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 12

Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics

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Photo: AP Quick Facts In Beijing, Croatia took home three bronze medals and two silvers, tying their all-time best. The London contingent has the firepower to top that mark. Filip Ude and Snježana Pejčić are the only returning medalists for Croatia. Croatia has 3 gold medals in its history, two from handball. 108 Croatians will compete in 18 disciplines in London; … [Read more...] about Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics

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