Two of the club and foundation’s longest-serving volunteers have received special recognition for their contribution to sport in our region. Eric Wilson and Linda Williamson have been honoured in the 2024 Sport Newcastle Unsung Hero Awards. These prestigious awards are presented to recognise the true unsung heroes of North East sport who dedicate hours of…
Marc Steutel bids to complete the hat-trick of wins against Plymouth tonight after bagging the biggest coaching honour in North East sport. Newcastle Eagles’ head coach masterminded an epic 108-96 victory three weeks ago as Paul James’ Patriots left the Vertu Motors Arena empty handed. And that standout win followed hot on the heels of…
Everyone at the Eagles and Vertu Motors Arena is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Malcolm Dix today, aged 79. Malcolm had been a trustee of the Eagles Community Foundation since 2006, playing a huge part in its development which will remain an immeasurable legacy for his commitment and contribution. Beyond the foundation…
It was a night to remember for Newcastle Eagles as British basketball’s most successful franchise dominated the North East’s biggest sports awards. The annual Sport Newcastle gala dinner recognises the city’s top performers, rising stars and unsung heroes. And on a star-studded night at the Vertu Motors Arena, the Eagles claimed three of the night’s…
At the 42nd annual Sport Newcastle dinner on Thursday night we were awarded the title of Team/Club of the Year and in particular for the achievement of building and opening our Eagles Community Arena. The yearly event in the Banqueting Suite of Newcastle’s Civic Centre began as always with fundraising for the charity which supports young…
The Fabulous Esh Group Eagles Newcastle just keep on delivering the silverware as their incredible run of success and acknowledgement of their achievements keeps soaring to new heights. Last night’s Sport Newcastle Awards Dinner gave the esteemed sporting hierarchy of Newcastle honoured the great sport of Basketball and the most successful Club in the history…
FABULOUS Flournoy won the prestigious Sports Personality of the Year Award at Sport Newcastle’s annual prize-giving ceremony hosted on Monday evening. Fabulous’ latest award was in recognition of the Eagle’s success last season in the British Basketball League, securing an impressive array of trophies to their name. The Newcastle Eagles player-coach’s acceptance speeches have become…
