Elite edge Eagles Team Birmingham Elite halted the young Eagles winning streak today in a tight affair which finished 82-93 in favour of the visitors. Both teams traded baskets throughout, with the score never increasing to double digits until the final moments of the game. The game started with both teams struggling to find an…
Having beaten Cheshire just two weeks ago, the Eagles were in a buoyant mood for their final away game of the year. Despite winning by over 20 points at home, the boys from Newcastle were fully aware that this fixture would be a tougher proposition than the previous game, especially as the Wire were missing…
Newcastle Eagles chief and former BBL chairman Paul Blake has welcomed this week’s summit meeting focusing on funding basketball’s future. And one of the founders of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on basketball is optimistic that the key messages around the sport’s inclusivity, social impact and community focus are finally getting through. Minister for…
Chris Bunten will hold clear the air talks with his players this week as Team Northumbria bid to end their season with a double push for silverware. For the second successive WBBL campaign injuries have destroyed any hopes of a top four league finish and seen the Sport Central club exit the National Cup early. However, with key…
It was a frustrating Friday night for all connected with Esh Group Eagles Newcastle as The Beast from the East blew so hard it forced the Club into cancelling the eagerly awaited BBL Championship clash with Worcester Wolves, writes Jeff King. There was no doubting it was the correct decision as the safety of supporters,…
With “The Beast from The East” still raging and Storm Emma about to ride in on the back of it, Esh Group Eagles took the very sensible decision to cancel tonight’s BBL Championship game between Newcastle Eagles and Worcester Wolves, writes Jeff King. The continuing severe weather warnings gave the club little choice and it…
The BBL Championship game between Newcastle Eagles and Worcester Wolves tomorrow night, Friday 2 March 2018, at Northumbria University Sport Central has been postponed due to the continuing severe weather warnings. The club apologises for any inconvenience caused, however the welfare and safety of our customers, staff, volunteers and players must come first. Anyone with…
Drew Lasker is counting down the days until he learns his Commonwealth Games fate after the Newcastle Eagles guard impressed at last week’s final England camp. It is understood the final squad will be named tomorrow with 12 players due to fly out to Australia’s Gold Coast next month. And Lasker is one of three…
Chris Bunten will be looking for the right response from his underperforming players against league leaders Sevenoaks Suns on Sunday after what he described as Team Northumbria’s worst display of the season. With a lengthy injury list finally showing some signs of easing, the hosts welcomed Cardiff Archers to Sport Central seeking to get their…
