Jermel Kennedy has warned Leicester Riders to beware a Newcastle Eagles side in ‘desperation mode’ as Marc Steutel’s men chase a second win on the bounce against their bitter rivals. And the Canadian forward revealed a sense of deep embarrassment drove the men in black to turn Friday night’s 20-point deficit into a seven-point win….
Newcastle Eagles overturned a 20-point deficit to pull off the most famous win of the Vertu Motors Arena era and keep their playoff hopes alive. A delayed tip-off, damaged basket and Leicester’s lack of discipline added to the drama as the most unpredictable of BBL clashes reached its dizzying denouement. And as the clock ticked…
Newcastle Eagles power forward Hasahn French is looking for a belated birthday present tonight at the Vertu Motors Arena as he and his teammates face Leicester Riders in the BBL Championship. French who turned 25 yesterday has been one of the few success stories in a troubled Eagles season where the team has often promised…
Ben Mockford is closing in on a Newcastle Eagles comeback after revealing his frustration at being sidelined for the last five weeks. The experienced Great Britain guard has missed the last three BBL fixtures after rolling his ankle at Cheshire on February 5. And although this weekend’s double header against fierce rivals Leicester Riders could…
Marc Steutel blamed poor decision making down the stretch on another heartbreaking loss as Newcastle Eagles let slip a 17-point lead against Bristol Flyers. The hosts finally delivered on the defensive intensity lacking for long periods of a frustrating campaign. But Newcastle’s offence dried up with the winning line in sight as the Eagles managed…
Tonight feels like a must-win game for Newcastle Eagles as they go up against Bristol Flyers at the Vertu Motors Arena in the BBL Championship.It seems like games are running out for Marc Steutel’s men if they are to mount a play-off challenge. Two weeks ago they embarked on a long trip to the South…
Newcastle Eagles will join Cheshire Phoenix, Leicester Riders and Manchester Giants in an exciting Retro Series 2023. Five games involving the four teams in March and April have been selected as special retro games featuring retro kits, old-school tunes and off-court appearances from BBL legends. “We are looking forward to throwing it back to the…
Lightning struck twice for luckless Newcastle as another narrow loss on the road capped a miserable weekend for Marc Steutel’s men. The crestfallen Eagles returned to Tyneside with nothing to show from two winnable games at Bristol and Plymouth. But Steutel will look back on a fruitless 825-mile round trip with a mixture of frustration…
Marc Steutel will accept nothing less than a Newcastle win in this afternoon’s BBL clash at Plymouth after the Eagles let slip more precious points on the road. The men in black led by as many as 14 at Bristol Flyers on Friday only to finish the night on the wrong end of an 81-75…
