The always animated, full of personality, foul-mouthed Goran Ivanišević is headed to the international tennis Hall of Fame, the ATP has reported. Ivanišević posted fantastic career numbers - 22 titles and one remarkable Wimbledon championship - but will always be remembered for his fantastic commentary before, during, and after matches. Ivanišević was a big server … [Read more...] about Ivanišević Headed To Tennis Hall Of Fame
Archives for January 2020
Ante Rebić: A Man On Fire
By 11 CommentsAnte Rebić remains hot! After what looked like a miserable loan move from Eintracht Frankfurt to AC Milan in the summer - where Rebić spent 90% of his time on the bench - the wild horse has been released from his cage in 2020. In AC Milan's last two matches, Ante Rebić has scored three goals; all coming off the bench in the second half. Milan won both of those Serie … [Read more...] about Ante Rebić: A Man On Fire
Legends Never Die
By 58 CommentsThe world lost another legend Sunday morning when a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his 13 year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others crashed into the Calabasas hillside just northwest of Los Angeles due to heavy fog. Although Kobe - who was a 5x NBA Champion, NBA MVP, and 2x Finals MVP - was done with his playing career, he was barely starting his philanthropic … [Read more...] about Legends Never Die
Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
By 20 CommentsAnte Rebić is officially on fire! After coming off the bench for AC Milan last weekend where he scored two goals, Rebić did more of the same for AC Milan Friday night. Rebić came off the bench in the 58th minute against Brescia and scored the game's lone goal to earn AC Milan three points. In a crowded box, the ball found Rebić and he cooly slammed it into the back of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
Croatia Fall Short To Spain In 2020 Euro Handball Final
By 21 CommentsThe Croatian Cowboys had too many chances to lift their first European crown. They were up three goals in the first half but never pulled away. Croatia were then down four goals early in the 2nd half but managed to tie the game up late. They were down one with a minute left but Karačić was called for traveling, which guaranteed the title for Spain. Two things I still … [Read more...] about Croatia Fall Short To Spain In 2020 Euro Handball Final
Čilić Runs Out Of Gas Down Under
By 7 CommentsMarin Čilić ran out of gas at the Australian Open; losing to #32 Milos Raonic in straight sets. Čilić was coming off of two 5-set matches and you could tell his energy wasn't at 100% against a very good Milos Raonic. At the same time, Čilić over-delivered at this year's Aussie Open, making it to he Round of 16 as an unranked player. Čilić will have to work on his ranking before … [Read more...] about Čilić Runs Out Of Gas Down Under
Čilić Overcomes #9 Bautista Agut In 5 Sets To Reach Sweet 16
By 20 CommentsČilić does it again! Marin Čilić - who is playing as an unranked player in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in over a decade - defeated #9 Roberto Bautista Agut in the 3rd Round of the Australian Open Friday afternoon in Melbourne. Čilić is currently ranked 39th in the world after having a miserable 2019 where he never made it to a single Grand Slam … [Read more...] about Čilić Overcomes #9 Bautista Agut In 5 Sets To Reach Sweet 16
Croatia Wins Double Overtime Thriller vs. Norway, Will Play For Euro Handball Title!
By 6 CommentsCroatia won a thrilling double overtime Euro semifinal against Norway Friday night in Stockholm to set up a rematch with Spain Sunday in the gold medal match! I know this website doesn't have a thick handball fanbase, but let me tell you, it's so much fun to watch! Especially when Croatia is playing well. The crowd didn't stop chanting from the opening … [Read more...] about Croatia Wins Double Overtime Thriller vs. Norway, Will Play For Euro Handball Title!
Vekić Cruises, Čilić Wins 5-Setter In 2nd Round of Aussie Open
By 3 CommentsFor the first time in over a decade, Marin Čilić entered a grand slam tournament unranked. The 31 year-old 2014 US Open champion made quick work of Frenchman Corentin Moutet in the first round of the 2020 Australian Open - winning in straight sets - before encountering another French tennis player: #21 Benoit Paire. Čilić took the first set and then threw the second set … [Read more...] about Vekić Cruises, Čilić Wins 5-Setter In 2nd Round of Aussie Open