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…
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…
Darius Defoe resumes his personal duel with off-court pal Mike Tuck this week after insisting he has no friends in the heat of battle. Newcastle’s longest serving player locks horns with Sheffield’s record-points scorer on Friday, 13 years into a fascinating BBL rivalry. And although Defoe is full of praise for fellow veteran Tuck, any…
Darius Defoe has revealed the story behind his illustrious 18 year career and love for Newcastle in the first of three videos produced by proud Eagles partners Vertu Motors. The series focuses in on the details that made the Eagles British Basketball’s most successful team. It is another milestone season for Defoe, already the most decorated player…
Rahmon Fletcher is relishing the chance to renew his rivalry with Geno Crandall as the best guards in the BBL lock horns for the second time this season. Newcastle Eagles travel to Leicester Riders on Friday with the country’s leading playmakers certain to be centre stage in front of the Sky Sports cameras. But Fletcher…
After the Lord Mayor’s Show was the expression that came to mind on Friday night when Newcastle Eagles went down to a 73 – 55 defeat at the hands of Bristol Flyers in the BBL Championship at the Vertu Motors Arena. In what was one of the most disappointing displays in recent memories, the Eagles…
It’s been two weeks since the Newcastle Eagles took to the basketball court in the BBL and they have to wait a further few days before their next match-up. That will be a home clash at the Vertu Motors Arena this coming Friday against a tough Sheffield Sharks side. This will be a Championship fixture…
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…
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…
