So far, so good this season in CroatianSports.com's newest feature. I pushed two weeks ago with my Chelsea (-1) pick while Svirčić got the job done this past weekend with Everton (-125). He also hit his 3-team parlay. But it's a new week. So here's your stone cold lead pipe lock... Lock of the Week: Southampton (EVEN) I usually don't like to take road teams in … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Lock of the Week: Southampton
Archives for October 2014
Allen picks Cavs to lift the NBA trophy for a first time
By 21 CommentsThe 2014-2015 NBA season begins on Tuesday night, following one of the most exciting off seasons in league history. San Antonio, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, Los Angeles(Clippers), and Chicago are all hoping that this is their year. Will there be a surprise this year? Allen throws in his two cents on how the NBA playoffs will unfold this season. Eastern Conference … [Read more...] about Allen picks Cavs to lift the NBA trophy for a first time
Lovren rescues Liverpool at the death
By 25 CommentsCroatian defender Dejan Lovren scored in 95th minute injury time Tuesday night to earn Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Swansea in the Capital One Cup 4th Round. The goal came off a looping free kick from the sideline. Swansea keeper Gerhard Tremmel completely misjudged the ball giving Lovren a wide open goal. And unlike Ivan Rakitić at Euro 2012 against Spain, Lovren cooly headed … [Read more...] about Lovren rescues Liverpool at the death
NBA Western Conference Preview
By 5 CommentsAllen Strk picks the West (in predicted order of finish) 1.San Antonio Spurs: I’ve been anticipating their decline for about four years now. Eventually age catches up to players and their decline is imminent. Instead the Spurs are a well-oiled machine that is the epitome of consistency. They don’t need high-profile superstars to create a championship team. Tony Parker is … [Read more...] about NBA Western Conference Preview
MaxTV Prva League – Week 11
By 21 CommentsDinamo put on a scoring clinic against a woefully bad Osijek at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb on Sunday, winning 5-0 with four different players scoring a goal. The scoring spectacle started with Dinamo’s leading goal scorer, Duje Čop. Čop took advantage of a blunderous defensive error from Saša Novaković and placed the ball just out of reach of Zvonimir … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva League – Week 11
NBA Eastern Conference Preview
By 17 CommentsGet ready for an exciting 2014-2015 NBA season. Will Lebron James bring Cleveland a championship? Can former MVP Derrick Rose shake off last year's injury to lead Chicago to glory? Will the San Antonio Spurs finally repeat as Champions? The first of my three-part NBA preview is here. I’m going to start off with my Eastern conference seeding predictions. This will be … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Preview
Miocic Launches New Website
By 4 CommentsStipe Miocic has the biggest fight of his career coming up on December 13th versus Junior Dos Santos in Phoenix,Arizona. This week though Miocic finally launched his new website WWW.Stipe-Miocic.com. It also seems he now has a new nickname "The FireFighter" for his next bout. The new website feautures everything from candid photos to merchandise and even a few interviews with … [Read more...] about Miocic Launches New Website
Kramarić Hat Trick earns Rijeka 1st EL win, Dinamo fall in Salzburg
By 80 CommentsHNK Rijeka was the pride of Croatia today. Rijeka stepped up on the European stages and flexed their muscles against Dutch club, Feynoord, winning the match 3-1 thanks to three goals from Rijeka superstar, Andrej Kramarić. Kramarić has been on a tear this season, scoring goals every chance he gets. With his 14 goals in the HNL in only 12 matches, Kramarić … [Read more...] about Kramarić Hat Trick earns Rijeka 1st EL win, Dinamo fall in Salzburg