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Men
November 15, 2020
Rebounding From Riders Set For Sharks

The Newcastle Eagles went into Friday night’s home game in the BBL Cup Group stage against Leicester Riders looking to maintain their 100% record so far this season. The Eagles had won both their previous games in the so-called “Group of Death” on the road in London and last Sunday in Leicester. That game had…

Men
November 14, 2020
Report: Eagles 82-88 Leicester Riders (BBL Cup)

Friday 13. In the middle of lockdown. Unlucky for some. But not for the thousands of British basketball fans who woke up to the news that the BBL would return to Sky Sports this season. The Eagles Community Arena will host back-to-back live league fixtures on December 3 as part of a mouth-watering double-header launch…

Men
November 13, 2020
Preview: Eagles vs Leicester Riders (BBL Cup)

The Newcastle Eagles go into tonight’s BBL Cup clash with fierce rivals Leicester Riders in confident mood following their win down in Leicester on Sunday. But equally Riders come North with revenge their motivation to reserve the last result. The 102 – 96-win last weekend was a consummate team performance from an Eagles side that is…

Men
November 9, 2020
Report: Leicester Riders 96-102 Eagles (BBL Cup)

What a sensational start to the season for Head Coach Ian Macleod and his Newcastle Eagles as they moved to 2 – 0 in their BBL Group after a superb road win down in Leicester. In a battle of two of the powerhouses of British basketball it was Newcastle that came up big down the…

Men
November 8, 2020
Preview: Eagles at Leicester Riders (BBL Cup)

It’s another tough road trip for the Newcastle Eagles this afternoon as they travel to Leicester Riders for their second BBL Cup Group game. But if the result is the same as last week’s stunning 89 – 79 overtime win over London Lions last Sunday it would be a perfect start for Head Coach Ian…

Men
November 7, 2020
Preview Interview: Eagles at Leicester Riders (BBL Cup)

In our first preview interview of the new season Dan talks to head coach Ian MacLeod about our opening win on the road in London, the new team, a delayed start and tomorrow’s second BBL Cup tip-off at Leicester Riders.

Men
October 27, 2020
2020-21 BBL Cup Fixtures Announced

Newcastle Eagles will finally tip-off the delayed BBL season with a tough clash at London Lions on Sunday. The fixture is the first of six mouthwatering ties in a talent-stacked Group 3 of the remodelled BBL Cup. Newcastle face the Lions, Leicester Riders and fierce rivals Sheffield Sharks home and away — with the top…

Men
May 24, 2020
Eagles Nest-In: Episode 19 – Eagles vs Leicester Riders (Friday 31 January 2014)

In Episode 19 of our “Eagles Nest-In” series Dan is joined by Drew Lasker to talk about becoming an Eagle in the 2013-14 season and a hugely important bounce-back win over the Riders for the team, who went on to win the BBL Championship that year. Just a matter of weeks after losing to Leicester…

Men
May 22, 2020
BBL Clubs Supporting The Community During The Pandemic

Along with our Eagles many of the member clubs of the British Basketball League (BBL) across the UK have been out supporting communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. BBL clubs have always has strong connections to their community and utilising this they have reached out to support local initiatives at this difficult time for us all….