Croatia avoided a group of death, but landed what is by no means an easy group as the draw for the 2014 FIBA World Cup took place Monday afternoon in Spain. Croatia should receive plenty of American attention during the tournament, despite avoiding them in the draw, as up to three players may be headed to the NBA in the near future. Bojan Bogdanović is averaging 16 points per … [Read more...] about Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
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Crippler’s breakdown of Miocic vs Gonzaga
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Saturday, January 25th, 2014, Cleveland’s own Stipe Miocic will return to the octagon for possibly the biggest fight of his career versus Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga. Gonzaga (16-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) is coming off career resurgence with his 5-1 record since returning to the UFC. The Brazilian born heavyweight has finished all his opponents in his 5 wins since returning to the biggest … [Read more...] about Crippler’s breakdown of Miocic vs Gonzaga
Croatia roll by Russia, control semifinal destiny
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As expected, the Croatian cowboys easily defeated Russia 33-25 Tuesday night in Denmark at the 2014 Euro Handball championships. The win means Croatia control their own destiny for a semifinal berth as Poland shocked Sweden 35-25 later in the night to set up a showdown between the Poles and Croatians on the last day of group stage. The two teams face each other Wednesday night … [Read more...] about Croatia roll by Russia, control semifinal destiny
France beats Croatia 27-25 at Euro Handball
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It looked good early for the Croatian handball team Sunday versus France, but the Cowboys couldn't pull off the win which drops them to second place in the Main Group standings at the 2014 Euro Handball Championships. The Cowboys were up as much as three in the first half against the French, but Les Bleus went into halftime with a one goal lead. Croatia had five 2-minute … [Read more...] about France beats Croatia 27-25 at Euro Handball
Australian Open Day 3: Dodig Forced to Withdraw
By 39 CommentsIt looked like it would be smooth sailing for Ivan Dodig as he took a two set lead over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, but quickly the heat things changed everything for Dodig. After experiencing cramps and a possible injury to his right thigh, Dodig began to literally give points to Dzumhur and ultimately he withdrew with the score at 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 4-1. Dodig raised serious questions … [Read more...] about Australian Open Day 3: Dodig Forced to Withdraw
2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
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Well guys, it looks like our boys will be wearing these kits this summer in Brazil. I for one am not impressed by the new home kit design. I know there's only so much a designer can do with checkers, but the solid red sleeves and back are too heavy on the eye for me. I think the HNS needs to go with a more white design rather than red for the home kits- at least that is … [Read more...] about 2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
Rebić nets 1st Fiorentina goal
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Our favorite 20 year-old Croatian striker, Ante Rebić, scored his first Italian goal Wednesday as Fiorentina defeated Chievo Verona 2-0 in the Coppa Italia Round of 16. As a free kick sailed off the crossbar in first half injury time, Rebić found the ball in the air and headed home with the Chievo goalie well out of position. It was Rebić's first goal in Italy as he has … [Read more...] about Rebić nets 1st Fiorentina goal
Don’t forget about the 21’s
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In all the hype of Croatia reaching the 2014 World Cup and playing the opening match against Brazil, we all (rightfully so) forgot about our U-21's who are still hot, even after the departure of manager Niko Kovač to the senior side. As Luka Modrić and company were celebrating their World Cup berth at Maksimir on November 19th, the young guns had just finished gutting Latvia … [Read more...] about Don’t forget about the 21’s
Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
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ENGLAND In a rare start for Nikica Jelavić this season, the Croatian striker got the green light in Everton's FA Cup 3rd Round match against Niko Kranjčar's QPR. Jelavić not only played the full 90 minutes but he scored two goals in the 44th and 68th minutes in Everton's 4-0 win. The first was an impressive 23-yard strike from dead center after the QPR defense gave … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
