Thursday, 29 October 2026

Sports

Croatian bowlers in action
Bowling

Podravina win gold at Bačka Topola competition

Croatian bowlers achieve notable results at the international competition in Bačka Topola, winning gold and bronze.

A rugby ball on a table next to a marked calendar
Caluori injury update

Caluori postpones surgery and misses season start

Saracens star Noah Caluori, 19, must miss the Premiership opener due to wrist surgery, despite an impressive season with 18 tries.

Old wooden chess table
Chess Virovitica

ŠK Virovitica marks the centenary

One of the oldest sports clubs in the city celebrates its centenary, highlighting its work with young people and the organisation of international competitions.

Two baskets on a divided path
Sports

Segečić chooses Croatia, leaves Australian representative team

Adrian Segečić has decided to continue his representative career in the Croatian jersey, thereby severing ties with the Australian national team.

Basketball player at the intersection
Sports

Basketball player leaves LSU over war in Ukraine

Player leaves university programme after team signs Russian player, citing personal reasons.

Empty football field at dusk
Sports

Second League NS Rijeka begins on Saturday, 13 clubs in the race

Empty stadium and ticket on grass
Ticket prices

Criticism of high ticket prices for Ashes series

Critics warn of expensive tickets for the third test, with similar issues seen at European competitions where organisers face public pressure.

Old ball on grass
Real Madrid

Modrić: I will return to Real, but in no rush

The most decorated player spoke about the future, stating that the return depends solely on his readiness and usefulness to the club, not on haste.

Valpovo funds health checks for 750 athletes
Valpovo

Valpovo funds health checks for 750 athletes

The town donates 40,000 euros for medical examinations, with the new regulation expanding the scope of tests.

Runners on the morning route
Sports

20th edition of the race held in Mursko Središće

The traditional event gathered runners of various age groups, with the fastest being Vedran Rešetar and Mia Furdi.

Empty tennis court in the moment of silence
Audience disrupted the game

Influencers interrupted Osaka match, referee stopped the game

A break in play followed by a match interruption between Naomi Osaka and Anastasia Zakharova.

Leather glove on wet asphalt
Sports

Debate on Joshua vs Fury: Is the global audience ready?

Boxing analysts debate the potential clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, highlighting the question of the fight's appeal to a global audience.

Empty tennis court at the US Open
Sports

Fery knocked out by Musetti in first round at US Open

British player Arthur Fyer has lost to Lorenzo Musetti in the first round of the tournament in New York.

Chess player Ivan Šarić plays a simultaneous exhibition in front of an audience
Ivan Šarić

Šarić visits Mali Lošinj for simultaneous exhibition

Top Croatian chess grandmaster Ivan Šarić will play a simultaneous exhibition on Republic of Croatia Square, with proceeds going to charity.

New football club BSK
Sports

New football club BSK unveiled in Slavonski Brod

The new club HNK BSK is based on the previous one, and with the support of the city administration, it plans a modern organisation and the use of the city's infrastructure.

Green attire on rocky terrain
Aid to victims

Zheng Qinwen donates one million yuan to flood victims

The Chinese tennis player and Olympic champion has donated significant funds to assist those affected by floods in Nepal and the Tibetan region.

White ball on the lawn
Sports

Kek: We were not dangerous enough, lacking the ability to finish

The Croatia national team manager highlights that the players were too passive, despite dominating possession, and that the current squad lacks players capable of independently breaking through the defence.

Messi announces retirement from international football
Argentina national team

Messi to withdraw from national team, announced on Instagram

The Argentine star, captain of the world champions, announced on Instagram that he is ending his international career, thanking fans for 20 years of support.