The stars of Newcastle Eagles dropped some slam dunks as they celebrated the launch of their community foundation at Sunderland College’s brand new sports facilities. The British Basketball League winners showed their support for the new partnership by training at the college’s state-of-the-art sports hall where they showcased their skills to a selection of sports…
Eagles Wheelchair Basketball programme, run in partnership with Percy Hedley Sports Foundation, took time out today to congratulate Eagles Wheelchair player and Invictus Games gold medallist Gareth Golightly (pictured left) on his achievements over the past weekend in London. Introduced to wheelchair basketball through the Newcastle Eagles coach Adam Parry (pictured right) at the Help for…
The Esh Group Eagles launched their 2014-15 campaign officially today at a media call hosted at Sinton’s LLP. The morning event was attended by regional press and television and Eagles main sponsors for the coming campaign; the Esh Group, Northumbrian Water and Vertu Honda. Thoughts from the team can be seen in all regional media in…
Newcastle Eagles Basketball players Darius Defoe and Ricky Taylor lent their support to the Stoptober Roadshow on Friday on Northumberland Street. They were keen to point out the health benefits of giving up smoking and the rewards of opting for a healthy lifestyle. They showed their competitive side, taking on the street entertainment in the…
BBL newcomers Leeds were left in no doubt as to the task ahead of them as they felt the full force of Esh Group Eagles Newcastle’s strength with the home side crushing the rookies in another display of powerful basketball writes Jeff King. And leading the way for the Eagles was Captain Charles Smith who…
ESH GROUP EAGLES NEWCASTLE 103 TEAM USA SELECT 50 Esh Group Eagles Newcastle are off and running as they showcased their new line-up for the 2014/15 season with an emphatic win in their opening pre-season game writes Jeff King. All eyes were on new boys Ricky Taylor and Rahmon Fletcher and the Eagles latest backcourt…
The BBL are thrilled to announce that following a successful first campaign of LIVE action provided by BBL TV, we have committed to a second season of coverage which is scheduled to begin on 28 September. With all 12 of the BBL clubs in action over a 30 game run and with every exciting match-up…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle have completed their 2014/15 roster by re-signing two important components from last year’s squad. 6′ 6” Forward Stuart Thomson returns for his second year on Tyneside whilst despite still being only 18 years old, former Eagles School of Excellence MVP Eddie Matthew begins his third season on the senior bench. Both…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle are delighted to announce the North-East Invitational Basketball Tournament to be held at Sport Central, Newcastle on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th September 2014. The 4-team set-up sees local rivals and fellow BBL side Durham Wildcats, Team USA Select and BBL newcomers Leeds Force coming together to compete in a pre-season…
