Nearly 25 years after his death, Croatian basketball legend Drazen Petrović is still making headlines on ESPN, senior writer Zach Lowe explains. Last night in Brooklyn, Petrović was honored by the Nets in a pregame ceremony which saw his mother, Biserka, and nephew, Marko, attend. The 2002 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee has left a legacy which will remain for future … [Read more...] about Petrović Still Making Headlines
Archives for February 2018
HNL Week 23 – Slaven Secure First-Ever Win at Poljud
By 2 CommentsOnly one match was played this weekend, which ended in a historic upset featuring Hajduk Split and Slaven Belupo. Slaven was up against a tough task: Facing Hajduk at Poljud, a venue never conquered by the small club from Koprivnica. Since 1997, Slaven Belupo has defeated Hajduk Split in seven meetings of the 81 times the two sides face faced each other in … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23 – Slaven Secure First-Ever Win at Poljud
Croatians Around Europe XXV
By 57 CommentsFor the second time in three weeks, Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramarić scored a stunning free kick for his club. Kramarić got the start Saturday and played the full 90 minutes against Freiburg, burying a 25-yard free kick in the 57th minute. Freiburg would level the game nine minutes later through a penalty to force a 1-1 draw but Hoffenheim's Croatian is heating up just at the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV
CroatianSports.com 10 Year Anniversary!!!
By 32 CommentsFebruary 22nd, 2018 marks the 10 year anniversary of CroatianSports.com! It was 10 years ago today, and shortly after Croatia defeated England 3-2 at Wembley in November of 2007 to deny them a Euro 2008 berth, that we began this quasi-journalism adventure. We have not only reported on Croatian sports in the English language, but we have also interviewed the "cream of … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com 10 Year Anniversary!!!
Petrović To Be Honored By Brooklyn Nets
By 14 CommentsCroatian basketball legend Drazen Petrovic, who passed away in 1993 at the age of 28, will be honored by the Brooklyn Nets the night of February 26th, ESPN has reported. "Petrović’s mother will be in attendance and there will be a video tribute showcasing the guard’s legacy. The Nets will also be giving out Dražen Petrović STARTING LINEUP ™ Figurines to the first … [Read more...] about Petrović To Be Honored By Brooklyn Nets
Vida Sees Red In Besiktas CL Debut
By Leave a CommentDomagoj Vida was sent off in the 16th minute Tuesday night in Munich during his Besiktas Champions League debut after an errant back pass from a teammate left him in 'no man's land' against Robert Lewandowski. Vida tried to slide tackle the ball away but was half a step too late and got all leg instead. Besiktas weathered the storm for the rest off the first half but … [Read more...] about Vida Sees Red In Besiktas CL Debut
HNL Week 22: Hajduk and Osijek Find Wins at Dinamo, Rijeka’s expense
By 17 CommentsDinamo Zagreb failed to live up to their potential this past weekend, falling 1-0 to Hajduk Split at Maksimir Stadium. The loss was the first one suffered by Dinamo this season, and also marked the first time being held scoreless in a competitive match since September. The win for Hajduk did not make up much ground. The Bili remain nine points back from the top but put … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Hajduk and Osijek Find Wins at Dinamo, Rijeka’s expense
Croatians Around Europe XXIV
By 32 CommentsHeadlines: Luka Modrić & Real Madrid take on Eibar Sunday Ivan Perišić & Inter Milan look to stay in the top 4 with a win vs. Genoa Saturday Mario Mandžukić and Juventus face city rivals Torino Sunday in a matinee affair Can Andrej Kramarić keep the goals coming against Schalke on Saturday? … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV
Šarić, Hezonja Heating Up At The Break
By 5 CommentsAs the NBA season enters the All-Star break, Dario Šarić of the Philadelphia 76ers and Mario Hezonja of the Orlando Magic have been on fire of late. Šarić is starting for the 76ers, who are currently sitting 7th in the East, which is enough to make the playoffs. Šarić was a finalist for NBA Rookie of the Year last season but just fell short of the award to the … [Read more...] about Šarić, Hezonja Heating Up At The Break