Captain marvel Ali Gorrell insists a challenging campaign with Newcastle Eagles has been one of the most fulfilling seasons of her career. And that’s not because the league MVP contender has been smashing records right, left and centre. Gorrell has been racking up the big numbers throughout April to underline her status as one of…
The Newcastle Eagles inconsistent form once again proved their nemesis on the road in Worcester as they slipped to another road loss to the hungry Wolves. Newcastle do still have two regular season games left but it’s looking likely that their final finishing position will be fourth after this latest loss. Coach Ian Macleod once…
Newcastle Eagles go into tonight’s BBL Championship game at Worcester Wolves looking to build on the momentum of last week’s excellent double-winning effort. The Eagles had a tremendous home win a week ago over champions-elect Leicester Riders by 90 – 80 and then followed it up in Glasgow with a last-gasp 85 – 83 win…
Even though the new-look May Madness Play-Offs are the talk of the league, the BBL Championship season isn’t over and the title is yet to be settled. As teams continue to put strong showings on the court, this week’s BBL All-Star 5 was tough competition but saw another Eagle flying into the starting line-up. Justin…
The Vertu Motors Arena is set to tip-off the 2021 British Basketball Play-Offs as part of an exciting new look to the final competition of the BBL and WBBL seasons. May Madness is ready to take over the best British basketball teams with all eyes on the prize of reaching the showpiece finale of the Play-Offs….
When it comes to basketball it’s never ever over until the fat lady sings. North of the border her throat had been cleared, the mic switched on and the backing track set to play. But with a second remaining of this all-consuming cross-border clash, Newcastle Eagles somehow won possession, engineered a shooting chance and converted…
After a regular season full of adversity, the season looks like it will end for Newcastle Eagles in the play-offs after a fine Derby Day win over Durham Palatinates. That was Head Coach Chris Bunten’s goal after a campaign that has been hit with injuries and departures throughout. Even yesterday’s 5-point win over a gritty…
Newcastle Eagles travel to Scotland this afternoon to take on basement side Glasgow Rocks looking to build on the momentum gained from Friday night’s superb 90 – 80 win over Leicester Riders. The Eagles produced a stunning second half performance to completely turn the game around after going into the locker room at half-time down…
Chris Bunten has challenged his bench players to step up and take their chance following the surprise departure of Jorjah Smith. The Newcastle Eagles guard announced her return home just 48 hours before today’s North East derby against Durham Palatinates. But Bunten is ready to hand greater responsibility to Millie Oates and Mollie Arnold as…
