Player-coach Fab Flournoy is focused on finding the consistency that has been the foundation of Newcastle Eagles’ success in recent years, with Friday’s clash against Sheffield Sharks on the horizon. Reigning champions Eagles lost their first game of the season, at home to Worcester Wolves before bouncing back to defeat Durham Wildcats last Sunday. But…
Durham Wildcats 73 (19, 39, 55) (Puk 18, Attah 12, Jones 12) Newcastle Eagles 99 (23, 43, 71) (Defoe 27, Smith 17, Martin 15) Newcastle Eagles player-coach Fab Flournoy celebrated reaching 4,000 career points in the BBL with a 100-73 victory at Durham Wildcats on Sunday – Eagles’ first win of the season. The game was…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 81 (24,49,62) (Lasker 16, Thomson 15, Fletcher 12) Worcester Wolves 86 (25,48,62) (Thurman 27, Williams 13, Dibo 12) The 2014/15 BBL season started as the previous season finished: with Worcester Wolves defeating Esh Group Eagles Newcastle, this time 81-86 in the North East in this early clash between two of the…
Coach Paul James believes his Worcester Wolves are even stronger scorers than last season – but that theory will be put to the test when they travel to Newcastle Eagles in Friday’s season opener. These teams met in the final game of last term as Wolves won the BBL Play-Offs at Wembley Arena, their second…
Vertu Honda Newcastle is helping keep the Esh Group Eagles on the move, including their player/coach Fab Flournoy. The Scotswood Road dealership is currently sponsoring the successful basketball team in a one year deal as part of its commitment to supporting the local community. Members of the Eagles first team have benefitted from the sponsorship…
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…
