After three successive BBL Championship defeats, Esh Group Eagles Newcastle went to Sheffield on Friday night knowing a win was essential to get their season back on track, writes Jeff King. That they did get the much-needed win, 81 – 77, was a testament to their determination, grit and togetherness as they produced a good…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle went in to the Sharks Den last night on the back of three consecutive BBL Championship losses, writes Jeff King. But, after a terrific second half performance and a third quarter defensive masterclass they are back to winning ways. The final score perhaps didn’t reflect the fact that The Eagles thoroughly…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle go in to tonight’s crucial BBL Championship clash at Sheffield against The Sharks on the back of three straight losses, writes Jeff King. Experienced forward Kai Williams knows how tough Sheffield can be in their own back yard. “Tonight’s game is going to be tough with it being the first game…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle get their season back underway in Sheffield tomorrow night after an enforced break following their tough home loss against Leicester Riders, writes Jeff King. Danish International and one of the success of The Eagles season so far, Zarko Jukic, summed up the feelings in the camp following that loss, the break…
At half-time during our game on Friday night at Sport Central, the draw for the BBL Trophy Quarter-Finals was made live on BBC Sport. Joining our Esh Group Eagles Newcastle in the final eight are Cheshire Phoenix, Leicester Riders, London Lions, Worcester Wolves and Plymouth Raiders. The remaining eight place, who we now know will…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle marched on in The BBL Championship with their eight-straight victory on Friday night over DBL Sharks Sheffield whom many consider to be a major rival for the Championship, writes Jeff King. But, as always seems the case these days, their 100 – 93 victory was not achieved without fourth quarter thrills…
Forget the Williams sisters. Newcastle have netted the Williams brothers. And if a packed Sport Central only witnessed a brief glimpse of what brothers Kai and Jamal can do together as a doubles partnership then there’s no doubt the Eagles are suddenly stronger with two genuine BBL aces in their pack. Or so it seemed…
An in-form Darius Defoe believes his Esh Group Eagles Newcastle have what it takes to keep The BBL League Leaders on their unbeaten Championship run against a tough DBL Sharks Sheffield tonight at Northumbria University Sport Central, writes Jeff King. Defoe who has been an inspirational figure for The Eagles this season so far, averaging…
BBL Championship Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 82 (27,41,61) (Defoe 19, Cooke 19, Martin 13) One Health Sharks Sheffield 78 (18,41,57) (Holmes 24, Babalola 22, Tuck 14) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle have taken a significant step towards a fifth BBL Championship title in seven years after overcoming third-placed rivals One Health Sharks Sheffield by 82-78 at…
