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Christian James reflected on a ‘crazy’ home debut before pledging to do everything in his power to remain unbeaten in a Newcastle Eagles jersey. The US star hot footed it to Tyneside from Houston last month after answering head coach Marc Steutel’s call for backcourt reinforcements. And James has slotted straight into his Eagles role…
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Not for the first time this season gritty Newcastle Eagles closed out a nerve-jangling win down the stretch to topple fierce rivals Cheshire Phoenix on Tyneside. The visitors headed to the Vertu Motors Arena with a 2-0 record over the men in black after both teams qualified for the Trophy semi-finals. But a near flawless…
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Cole Long has the character, commitment and quality to become a true crowd favourite at Newcastle Eagles. That’s the verdict of head coach Marc Steutel who believes the canny Canadian is on the cusp of his best form yet. Long released the shackles prior to the international break with a blistering display from beyond the…
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Marc Steutel is convinced his commitment to club and country can continue to benefit both parties as the do-it-all Scouser returns to European basketball tonight. The Newcastle playcaller hooked up with the Eagles in Warsaw yesterday after overseeing Great Britain’s latest EuroBasket clash in Thessaloniki on Sunday. But Steutel insists there’s plenty left in the…
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Newcastle Eagles have turned to one of the most popular figures in North East basketball to lead the franchise’s groundbreaking women’s programme. Chloe Gaynor is in her fourth season with the women in black and the experienced forward replaces Matt Newby at the helm. One of Super League Basketball’s most familiar faces has enjoyed significant…
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Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake has praised the vital contribution of Matt Newby after the head coach of the club’s women’s team steps down from the role. Newby makes his departure from Super League Basketball with immediate effect due to personal reasons. And the man responsible for reviving the Eagles fortunes last season — leading…
Newcastle Eagles have moved to bolster their ranks ahead of the busy Christmas period following the recruitment of experienced playmaker Christian James. And with the US star already in the UK, club bosses are waiting to discover whether the 28-year-old is eligible to make his Super League Basketball debut this weekend. James will travel to…
Cole Long is confident his Newcastle Eagles team-mates can bag a fourth straight win of the season against fierce rivals Caledonia Gladiators this afternoon. But the men in black will have to dig deep after the club’s in-form Canadian was allowed to head home for personal reasons following Friday’s narrow victory against Surrey. Long will…
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Cole Long clawed victory from the jaws of defeat to seal a sensational come-from-behind win at a rocking Vertu Motors Arena. The Canadian enjoyed a breakout game in Super League Basketball on the back of a volley of thunderous three-pointers. And a slick Surrey outfit — who enjoyed the lions’ share of the lead throughout…
