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…
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…
It’s International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate it than with a top-flight professional basketball game in the Vertu Motors Arena. The Eagles take on Caledonia Gladiators in the SLB Women’s Championship looking to build on last weekend’s super win over Oaklands Wolves. Newcastle’s shooting guard Sarah Birkett was the impact X-Factor with…
Connectivity and chemistry will be key — as Newcastle Eagles tackle a stretch of three games in five days against the backdrop of an ill-timed injury crisis. That’s the verdict of head coach Marc Steutel as the men in black prepare to face Caledonia Gladiators for the seventh time this season. And the hosts will…
Newcastle Eagles go into ‘The Big One’ against Super League Basketball Championship leaders Oaklands looking to be the first side this season to stem the hungry Wolves run to glory. Oaklands have won all 11 games played in the Championship and been the season’s outstanding team. They are also in the final of the SLB…
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Marc Steutel has warned Newcastle Eagles’ Super League Basketball rivals they’d be wrong to sleep on Sauveur Kande as the electric guard’s season continues to gather pace. The homegrown favourite heads into this weekend’s road trip double header on the back of yet another personal accolade after lifting one of university basketball’s top honours. And…
Newcastle Eagles have a huge game down in the Canon Medical Arena Sheffield. They take on the hometown Hatters in the Super League Basketball Cup Semi-Final for the right to take on Oaklands Wolves in The Final. Newcastle under Chloe Gaynor qualified for this stage due to their excellent League form before Christmas and the…
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Newcastle Eagles return home to the Vertu Motors Arena tonight for a huge Super League Basketball Championship clash against Cheshire Phoenix. It’s the fifth placed Eagles who have a 7 wins 7 losses league record against the 4th placed Phoenix who have 8 wins and 7 losses. The Eagles fly into the game on the…
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Marc Steutel is tipping Trey Pulliam to become a breakthrough star for Newcastle Eagles this season — if he can stay on the floor and stay out of trouble. The US guard bounced back from the disappointment of being fouled out against London last Friday to dish up a clutch of key assists in Sunday’s win against Manchester. And…
