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?
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World Handball Championship Preivew
By 5 CommentsThe 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
Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
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SPAIN Photo: SevillaFC Ivan Rakitić started and played 90+ minutes in Sevilla's 1-0 win over Osasuna Saturday. Ivan fired away two shots and completed 55 out of 75 passes before being subbed off in the 91st minute for Javi Hervas. The win moves Sevilla up to 11th; still well off their goal of European football. Ivan's future with the club has come into doubt since … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
Grégory Sertic going the Croatian route
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Photo: Goal.com After being wooed by the Hrvatski Nogometni Savez (HNS) for over two years, Bordeaux's 23 year-old midfielder Grégory Sertic, is now as close as he's every going to be to play for the Vatreni. It has been reported by Sportske Novosti that Sertic was in Zagreb on Christmas Eve to finalize his Croatian citizenship papers, which includes a passport. Sertic was … [Read more...] about Grégory Sertic going the Croatian route
Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
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ITALY Marko Livaja made a rare Serie A appearance for Inter Saturday, coming off the bench in the 78th minute with Inter down 1-0 to Genoa. Inter would quickly equalize through an Esteban Cambiasso header in the 85th, but a golden opportunity to win the game was ruined by the 19 year-old Croatian striker in injury time. A Diego Milito cross flew through the goal box, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Tuesday Night Funnies X
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If you ever wondered what happens when the cameras shut off at CroatianSports.com studios; it looks a lot like this. Cheap equipment and second-hand wardrobe, but we like to think that we get the job done. And we never forget to let mama know when our set is done. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies X
A 2020 European Euro
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UEFA, European football's governing body, announced earlier this week that the 2020 European championships will not be hosted by a single country, nor by a joint bid for that matter, rather by the entire continent of Europe. ESPNFC.com has reported that at least 13 cities across Europe will be picked as hosts for the 24-team, 51-match tournament. 1. Is this better or … [Read more...] about A 2020 European Euro
Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
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UKRAINE Photo: Shakhtar The first half of the season is done in Ukraine with reigning champions Shakhtar Donetsk ending 2012 with a dominating 17 wins from 18 domestic games. Their only misstep came at the hands of Arsenal Kiev in a 2-0 loss. Both captain Darijo Srna and Eduardo received starts for Shakhtar on Friday in a 2-0 victory over Kryvbas. But it wasn't a good … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
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
