British basketball’s fiercest cross-border rivalry resumes today as Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles complete their pre-season schedule on Tyneside. And there’ll be nothing friendly about this afternoon’s clash against Caledonia Gladiators as both sides aim to lay down a marker heading into the Championship campaign. Marc Steutel’s new-look men in black will bid to stay unbeaten…
Two of the region’s top-flight sports teams – along with three of their star players – are being sponsored by law firm Sintons. Newcastle Falcons and Esh Group Eagles Newcastle are both supported this season by Sintons, in what is the continuation of a long-standing relationship with the Aviva Premiership rugby club, but a newly-formed…
Eagles vs Huddersfield Heat Wednesday 6th November, Sport Central, tip-off 8pm The Eagles have organised a mid-season friendly tie at Sport Central against up and coming Yorkshire side Huddersfield Heat. The game has been arranged as we go into a two week break from BBL competition. A limited number of tickets are available and are…
Newcastle Eagles, the most successful team in British Basketball history, has launched the 2013-14 season by introducing a new look team and brand new name at a press conference held earlier today at Newcastle upon Tyne’s prestigious Hotel Indigo. Renamed ESH Group Eagles Newcastle – the announcement cements leading construction company ESH Group’s continuing three…
Your Newcastle Eagles are pleased to announce the details of our first pre-season games against Team Northumbria and Team USA Select. Game 1 will take place at Northumbria University Sport Central on Monday 9th September 2013. Doors will open at 7pm with match tip-off at 8pm. Seating is limited for this game, advance purchases are…
With time ticking down until the start of another exciting and roller-coaster British Basketball League season, the BBL Championship fixtures have further heightened anticipation by throwing up some fascinating match-ups on opening weekend. BBL newcomers Birmingham Knights and head coach Paul Douglas face a baptism of fire when they step out for the first time,…
BBL Championship Play-Off Final Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders 68 (Sullivan 24, Anderson 13, Couisnard 8, Taylor 8) Newcastle Eagles 57 (Defoe 13, Maddox 12, Smith 12) Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders produced a superb defensive performance to win the BBL Play-off Final 68-57 against Newcastle Eagles, completing a treble after lifting the BBL Cup…
UK Sports have had a rethink on the funding of the Great Britain national programme, following a successful appeal by British Performance Basketball last Wednesday. Funding details remain to be agreed, but the GB teams are assured of funding for at least a year. BBL Chairman Paul Blake welcomed the news, “We are absolutely delighted…
Thirteen seasons since first signing for the Eagles as a graduate from Rider University, Eagles star Charles Smith returns to his home club for the 2012-13 season. Following a stellar year with the club, including a haul of all four trophies and MVP awards at the BBL Cup Final and BBL Play Off Final, Smith…
