The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifier between Great Britain and Belarus at the Vertu Motors Arena on Monday 28 February has been postponed. In a statement on Friday evening, FIBA said: “The decision is based on the evaluation of the current security situation. “FIBA is closely monitoring the security situation in Europe, as players’ and…
There were some huge performances in one of the most exciting weekend of BBL Championship action so far this season and the All-Star Five is led by one of our Eagles live on Sky Sports. Since Justin Gordon returned to Newcastle our Eagles have won all three games, most recently beating northernmost rivals the Glasgow…
Great Britain are braced for a battle of nerves ahead of Monday’s World Cup Qualifier against with Belarus. Acting head coach Marc Steutel insists the national team has never been better prepared for a pivotal qualifying window. And Steutel is confident GB can claim a hat-trick of Vertu Motors Arena wins when the Belarussians visit…
‘Super’ Teddy Okereafor is counting the days until Great Britain return to their adopted home with this month’s eye-catching World Cup qualifier against Belarus looming large. Marc Steutel’s men host their Eastern European rivals at the Vertu Motors Arena on February 28. And GB are chasing a unique Tyneside treble after bagging historic wins against…
Justin Gordon’s fairytale return to Tyneside is gathering pace after the all-action American led Newcastle to a nailbiting 97-95 comeback win against Glasgow Rocks. The men in black have won three games on the bounce after adding the in-form forward to a roster in serious need of a mid-season boost. And Gordon’s 24 points, nine…
After a thriller of a weekend in the BBL Championship the All-Star Five for Week 20 sees a pair of Eagles land in the pick of the players led by a Kyle Williams on his first accolade. Williams came from the bench to complete an impressive double-double as Eagles beat Surrey Scorchers in front of…
Whisper it quietly but the Newcastle Eagles may just be on the point of finding an identity and turning their season around. Another solid all-round team performance with the starting five all getting into double figures and Justin Gordon adding his from the bench. Wes Person Jr recorded back-to-back twenty point games over the weekend…
Can one player kickstart a campaign? Only time will tell. But returning hero Justin Gordon could well be the catalyst Newcastle Eagles need to mount a convincing playoff push. Hot off the plane from Hungary, the North Carolina native looked like he’d never been away as he packed the stat sheet from start to finish….
Justin Gordon can’t wait to soak up the full Vertu Motors Arena experience after finally getting his chance to play in front of a packed house on Tyneside. The returning American played an entire season behind closed doors on his way to becoming a BBL Cup and Playoff double winner with Newcastle Eagles. But tomorrow’s…
