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Men
October 6, 2021
Corey Confident of Cup Comeback

Corey Johnson has insisted Newcastle’s new breed is under no illusions when it comes to understanding what’s expected of an Eagles player. And head coach Ian MacLeod has promised frustrated fans that nobody is more demanding than a team determined to end its losing streak. Johnson and MacLeod presented a powerful united front as they…

Men
September 28, 2021
Playmaker Preaches Patience

Rahmon Fletcher has revealed patience will be the key to a new-look Newcastle discovering their identity and realising their potential this season. But the two-time BBL MVP insists the sky’s the limit for a group of players still smarting from last week’s opening night reverse at the hands of Glasgow Rocks. And Fletcher is excited…

Men
September 23, 2021
Sayers Set For Season Starter

Hotshot Louis Sayers has warned Newcastle Eagles’ rivals to ignore the men in black at their peril ahead of tomorrow night’s tasty BBL Cup curtain-raiser against cross-border rivals Glasgow Rocks. This time last year the Eagles camp took offence at not being talked about as serious contenders for British basketball’s biggest prizes. And Sayers revealed…

Women
September 23, 2021
Bunten Readies Roster For Back-To-Back Beginning

Chris Bunten has challenged new-look Newcastle to play the role of arch disruptors ahead of this weekend’s winnable WBBL Cup double header. The experienced playcaller has tipped his remodelled Eagles to ruffle some feathers following last season’s fairytale run to the playoff final. And a bullish Bunten isn’t bothered about winning any popularity contest with…

Men
April 14, 2021
Lasker Locked-In For Leicester Face-Off Friday

Newcastle Eagles astonishing fourth quarter capitulation against Manchester Giants was the subject of much debate around the BBL over the weekend. Leading 75 – 60 with ten minutes to go it seemed as if Ian Macleod’s men were poised for a solid home win. But the Giants outscored Newcastle 35 – 16 in that fateful final…

Men
March 24, 2021
Sayers Set For Eagles Bounce Back

Newcastle Eagles slipped to a surprise defeat last Saturday night by 88 – 84 down in Surrey against a Scorchers team who are just outside of the Play-Off places. Eagles small forward Louis Sayers admitted it was a tough one to take. “It was a very disappointing loss. We hold ourselves to a pretty high…

Men
March 17, 2021
Bittersweet Return For Justin

Last Friday’s home defeat at the Vertu Motors Arena at the hands of league leaders Leicester Riders just about extinguished Newcastle Eagles hopes of landing the BBL Championship title this season. It put them three games behind their fierce rivals as well as crucially meaning they lost the season series against a team that looks…

Men
February 7, 2021
Justin-Credible Week for the Eagles

It was another successful night on Friday for Newcastle Eagles to complete another highly successful week. The Eagles extended their current winning streak to seven with a hard-fought 94 – 85 victory over Worcester Wolves at the Eagles Community Arena. That win followed up their first round Trophy win at Bristol on Tuesday and was the cherry…

Men
November 17, 2020
Preview: Eagles vs Sheffield Sharks (BBL Cup)

Last Friday night saw Newcastle Eagles lose their 100% record for the season in the BBL Cup Group 3. The Eagles went down to an 88-82 home defeat at the hands of Leicester Riders. They have the chance to bounce straight back tonight at the ECA. It’s Northern rivals Sheffield Sharks who are in town…