Our favorite rapper from Chattanooga, Tennessee, SoCro, hit his $6,000 Kickstarter campaign goal earlier in the week and wanted to thank everyone from CroatianSports.com who contributed (you know who you are.) SoCro definitely has his own style and a personality that can take him to the promised land. But c'mon man! Who you fooling with the moving trash can? … [Read more...] about SoCro hits his mark
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Euro 2016 Draw
By 58 CommentsSUNDAY, 6AM (ET) Although all eyes are on this summer's World Cup, there is still business to tend to this week as Euro 2016 qualifying begins in September. The tournament will be held in France in the summer of 2016 as it expands to 24 teams for the first time in history. This means that the top two teams in every group will qualify automatically with third place going … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Draw
Prva Generacija at the World Cup
By 73 CommentsWith the World Cup only four months away, it's time to talk about who from CroatianSports.com will be in Brazil for the big bash. Unfortunately, Denis and I will not be headed to South America. However, both of us will be part of the planning committee for Los Angeles' first ever World Cup Village, which will be hosted in our home town of San Pedro. We will be … [Read more...] about Prva Generacija at the World Cup
Tuesday Night Funnies: Mamić Strikes Again!
By 42 CommentsIn an apparent motivational speech, Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić told all his players Monday night during a team dinner to "close down the (Zagreb) cafes, trash the clubs, trash the hotels, Dinamo will pay for everything!" And he was serious. A majority of the team celebrated the speech while few remained silent at the table. How much longer will this … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Mamić Strikes Again!
SoCro Answers Back
By 29 CommentsCroatian-American hip-hop artist Eric "SoCro" Lisica took the time to answer back CroatianSports.com's Prva Generacija regarding his February 13th article on the website. SoCro is a Chattanooga, Tennessee native who is on a mission to raise $6,000 through a Kickstarter campaign to launch his first official studio album. He has already reached 75% of his goal with only one week … [Read more...] about SoCro Answers Back
SoCro: “Eurotrash Meets Southern Class”
By 88 CommentsThe vast Croatian dijaspora stretches all over the world: from nearly every country in Europe, across the Americas and even down under to Australia and New Zealand. But even Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the heart of the (American) South, has its fair share of Croatians. But there's only one that's currently trying to make it big in the music industry- and his name is … [Read more...] about SoCro: “Eurotrash Meets Southern Class”
Cilic Wins PZB Zagreb Indoors for 4th Time, Fed Cup Update
By 1 CommentFor the sixth time in nine years, the PZB Zagreb Indoors, one of Croatia's two ATP World Tour events, has been won by a Croatian. Marin Čilić, #37 in the world, defended his 2013 title and won the tournament for the 4th time in his career, defeating fellow countrymen Mate Delić and Ivan Dodig in the process. It was a flawless performance from Čilić, who who didn't lose a … [Read more...] about Cilic Wins PZB Zagreb Indoors for 4th Time, Fed Cup Update
2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust
By 31 CommentsAfter a week of news surrounding Sochi's inability to finish preparing for the Olympics (Pictures Here), the organizers will hope the focus shifts to the opening ceremonies, will be held on Friday, and the competition, which starts Saturday. There will be just 13 Croatian athletes in three sports competing in Russia, down from 22 in six sports in 2006 and 14 athletes (four … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust
Luck of the Draw II
By 68 CommentsWritten by Branko Tomasovic World Cup 2014 is just around the corner, and soccer fans everywhere are waiting in anticipation to cheer on their teams. In December, the World Cup draw took place which saw Croatia paired with hosts and tournament favourites, Brazil. Following the draw, questions about the legitimacy of the draw exploded around the internet with … [Read more...] about Luck of the Draw II