Photo: London2012 Did the ball cross the line? Water Polo: The Croatian water polo team also picked up a quality victory on Tuesday, defeating Spain 8-7 in a game that ended in controversy. Croatia was the better side in the first half and went into the half up 5-3. They built the lead to 7-4 halfway through the third quarter before going cold. Spain went on a 3-0 … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 4
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2012 London Olympics: Day 3
By 4 CommentsPhoto: London2012 China celebrate win over Croatia with Antonija Mišura(#6) looking on Women’s Basketball: Croatia suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of China, putting their quarterfinal hopes at risk. Croatia started off well and only trailed by three after the first quarter. China turned it on late in the second at went into the half up 10. China came out … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 3
2012 London Olympics: Day 2
By 13 CommentsPhoto: REUTERS/Marko Djurica Croatia's Igor Vori celebrates a goal against South Korea Men’s Handball: It was a walk in the park for the Croatian handball team Sunday morning as they defeated South Korea by a score of 31-21. Croatia led 8-2 after 20 minutes and it was apparent the teams were not in the same class. South Korea went on a 5-0 run in the last five … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 2
HNL REPORT (WEEK 2)
By 13 CommentsResults for July 27-29, 2012 Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Cibalia Photo: Tomislav Kristo / CROPIX Domagoj Vida celebrates Dinamo gaol against Cibalia Dinamo Zagreb celebrated their Champions League qualifying win over Ludogorets with a 2-1 win over Cibalia at Maksimir on Saturday. The Croatian champions opened up the match strong and dominated the early … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT (WEEK 2)
2012 London Olympics: Day 1
By 7 CommentsPhoto: Eric Gay/AP Team Croatia ran out of gas in the end against team U.S.A. Women’s Basketball: One of the biggest upsets in Olympic history was almost recorded at the basketball arena in London as 31st ranked Croatia challenged the world’s best USA. The spread was set at 38.5 and the US had defeated Croatia by 54 just one week prior. It started off predictably … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 1
What’s up with Modric?
By 28 CommentsPhoto: Dail Mail Written by Joe Pielago CroatianSports.com's rookie reporter Joe Pielago attended Tuesday night’s Tottenham Hotspur vs. Los Angeles Galaxy friendly at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California in search of Spurs new manager, Andres Villas-Boas', honest opinion on Luka Modrić and his future at the club. Numerous rumors have been flying around about … [Read more...] about What’s up with Modric?
Hajduk squeak through Latvia
By 6 CommentsPhoto: Hajduk Hajduk Split played Skonto in front of a sell out crowd(just kiddin') Hajduk begin preparations for August 2nd home date with Inter Hajduk have secured a Europa League match up with the mighty Inter Milan by virtue of their 2-1 aggregate win over Latvian league-leaders Skonto. Hajduk went down to defeat 1-0 today in Riga on a 93rd-minute strike from … [Read more...] about Hajduk squeak through Latvia
Miracle at Maksimir
By 49 CommentsPhoto: Damir Krajac/Cropix Written by Colin O' Haravić Today marked redemption for Domagoj Vida and Dinamo Zagreb. After a blundering mistake by the 23 year-old defender in the first leg in Bulgaria that quite nearly cost them the game, Domagoj Vida scored the game winner for the modri in the 98th minute, sending them into the next qualifying round. “We fought … [Read more...] about Miracle at Maksimir
Elvis Has Entered The Building
By 12 CommentsElvis "The King Of Rock N Rumble" Sinosic any true MMA fan will recognize the name. Elvis was the first Australian MMA fighter to have fights in the UFC, K1, and compete in the ADCC submission grappling tournament. He was also the first Aussie to fight for a UFC championship at UFC 32 against future hall of fame inductee Tito Ortiz. Sinosic's list of career opponents … [Read more...] about Elvis Has Entered The Building