Darius Defoe heads into one of the biggest games of his illustrious career determined to show the rest of Europe that Newcastle Eagles are not finished yet. British basketball’s most decorated player leads his side into tonight’s do or die European North Basketball League (ENBL) in bullish mood. And Defoe insists Bakken Bears will feel…
Our upcoming Eagles away fixture at Sheffield Sharks, which was previously scheduled for Sunday 6 April, has been rearranged to Sunday 30 April. Tickets for this tip-off are available to book in our fans section behind the Eagles team bench from our box office. The road-trip to Sheffield on Sunday 13 April remains unchanged with…
Newcastle Eagles slipped to a fifth loss on the bounce as fatigue, a lack of focus and a failure to stick to the scout allowed Bristol Flyers to avenge February’s homecourt defeat without breaking sweat. Head coach Marc Steutel and his embarrassed senior players were unanimous in their verdict that one of the poorest performances…
Pride is the overriding emotion pushing Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel through a punishing schedule as his beaten but unbowed roster continues to battle hard. There’s no respite for the men in black as a brutal run of four games in eight days sees Trophy finalists Bristol Flyers back on Tyneside. But Steutel insists…
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Malcolm Delpeche has vowed to return fitter and stronger after thanking the Newcastle Eagles family for their support and well wishes during one of the most difficult periods of his career. The fan favourite forward suffered a season-ending knee injury in Bristol last month and underwent surgery last week. The early prognosis is positive and Delpeche…
Some might say that given his depleted ranks, the brutal schedule and the many miles travelled, Head Coach Marc Steutel might have taken a 3-point defeat away from home in Denmark in the 1st leg of the ENBL quarter-final tie against reigning Champions Bakken Bears. But knowing Steutel and his constant drive and determination he’s…
Newcastle Eagles must play the Long game — and the smart game — if the club is to triumph in the face of adversity. That’s the verdict of the club’s crack Canadian forward as the Tynesiders return to European competition. Cole Long warmed up for a mouthwatering ENBL quarter-final first leg tie against Bakken Bears…
Cole Long’s 24 points and eight boards weren’t enough to save Newcastle Eagles at the Copper Box Arena as hosts London Lions closed out a hard-fought win in the capital. The Canadian forward came off the bench to fire the visitors back into contention following his side’s second slow start inside 48 hours. But even…
Mike Okauru is working double time to get back on court after admitting he was ‘stung’ watching his team-mates go down to Caledonia Gladiators on Friday. Shorthanded Newcastle Eagles face London Lions this afternoon desperate to build momentum and confidence heading into Tuesday’s Euro showdown in Denmark. But without both Okauru and big man Malcolm…
