Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac talks about his "18 point-11 rebound" game against the Warriors on Christmas night and what his phone looked liked after. The third-year NBA player mentions his plans for New Year's alongside veteran 'Dancing' Lance Stephenson. Zubac had an impressive 3-game stretch in December where he shot 78% from the field, averaged 17 points, … [Read more...] about Zubac Turning Up For New Years After Hot December In Laker Gold
Archives for December 2018
Croatians Around Europe XVII
By 19 CommentsIt was an extremely slow weekend in Europe as La Liga and Bundesliga are currently on winter break. However, Inter Milan's Šime Vrsaljko got on the stat sheet Saturday with an assist in a 1-0 victory over Empoli. Vrsaljko swung in a low cross from the sideline and Keita Balde volleyed home for the game's lone goal. With the win, Inter Milan five points behind second-place … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVII
Lovren Scores On Boxing Day, Liverpool Remain In 1st
By 6 CommentsIn case you missed it while still going strong with Christmas activities on Wednesday, Dejan Lovren scored a fantastic half-volley to put Liverpool on the board in the 11th minute versus Newcastle United in a 4-0 victory. Lovren wound up and struck hard in the box to beat the Newcastle keeper high. With the win and a Manchester City loss on Boxing Day, the Reds are now six … [Read more...] about Lovren Scores On Boxing Day, Liverpool Remain In 1st
Sretan Božić – Merry Christmas CroatianSports.com Nation!
By 19 CommentsFrom the entire CroatianSports.com family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas wherever you may be celebrating this season. 2018 will go down as one of the greatest years in Croatian sports history and we thank you all for being alongside us for the amazing ride. Sretan Božić svima! … [Read more...] about Sretan Božić – Merry Christmas CroatianSports.com Nation!
Croatians Around Europe XVI
By 26 CommentsA Ronaldo-less Real Madrid won their third straight FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, beating hosts - and Zoran Mamić managed Al Ain - 4-1. Luka Modrić opened up the scoring in the 14th minute with a wonderful left-footed curler from outside the box and added an assist later in the match during the victory. Modrić fittingly ends his 2018 with more silverware in a year in which … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVI
Modrić To Messi: “I’m The Best In La Liga…Pay Your Taxes!”
By 9 CommentsLuka Modrić is on top of the football world after a dream 2018. With that comes trophies, recognition, and of course, cartoons. BleacherReportFootball's "The Champions" series brought us satire humor at its finest this Champions League season. In the finale, Modrić goes up against Lionel Messi and tells him that he (Modrić) is the best in La Liga and that Messi … [Read more...] about Modrić To Messi: “I’m The Best In La Liga…Pay Your Taxes!”
3 3/4 Croatians To Play In Champions League Knockout Round
By 21 CommentsThe Champions League Round of 16 is set! And just in case you forgot, Croatian players have quite the impressive streak to defend. Since Mario Mandžukić lifted the Champions League Cup with Bayern Munich in 2013, a Croatian player has lifted it in six straight years. Modrić in 2014. Rakitić in 2015. Modrić 2016-18. This year's tournament could make it … [Read more...] about 3 3/4 Croatians To Play In Champions League Knockout Round
Soccer Gods Have Blessed Dinamo
By 12 CommentsThere were few more favorable scenarios for Dinamo in the Europa League Round of 32 knockout round draw. Dinamo avoided the likes of Celtic, Fenerbahce, and Sporting CP by drawing Czech League champions Viktori Plžen. Dinamo will face the Czechs on February 14 with the return match held on February 21. This is the first time a Croatian club will … [Read more...] about Soccer Gods Have Blessed Dinamo
HNL Week 18 – The Mid-Season Break Begins
By 2 CommentsDinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split capped off the first half of the season with a classic derby at Maksimir. League-leaders Dinamo came away victorious after Damian Kadžior hit a stunning free kick from 30 yards out to beat the hopelessly-diving Hajduk goal keeper. The lone goal was all that was needed in the contentious meeting between and Hajduk will be … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18 – The Mid-Season Break Begins