North East basketball news, latest on the Newcastle Eagles

Captain leads the way for Eagles

THE Eagles produced a real Jekyll and Hyde performance before eventually booking their place in the BBL Cup semi-finals last night, writes JEFF KING. Read

Eagles learn from surprising reverse

FABULOUS Flournoy is renowned for his unquenchable thirst for success, but the Newcastle Eagles player-coach has revealed he was happy his players had to deal with a defeat last weekend. Read

‘Prince’ seals Eagles return

THE man known as ‘The Prince’ will finally make his long-awaited return to the Metro Radio Arena this week after Newcastle Eagles were finally given clearance to re-sign Charles Smith. Read

Eagles too sharp for their rivals

AN awesome display of defensive power saw Newcastle Eagles blow away Plymouth Raiders last night. Read

Flournoy wants potential fulfilled

FAB Flournoy is expecting his new-look Newcastle Eagles side to pass their toughest test of the season so far when they travel to Plymouth Raiders tomorrow. Read

No bad blood with Sullivan

NEWCASTLE Eagles managing director Paul Blake has moved quickly to dispel rumours he is unhappy at losing GB international captain Andrew Sullivan from his team’s roster. Read

Another win for rampant Eagles

THE Newcastle Eagles kept their 100% record intact with a pulsating win at Milton Keynes last night writes. Read

‘Quadruple is possibility for Eagles again’

NEWCASTLE Eagles have an excellent chance to match their sensational quadruple success this season according to the man who helped guide them to that remarkable achievement two years ago, T J Walker. Read

Reggie up for the challenge

NEWCASTLE Eagles’ new point guard Reggie Jackson has already discovered his new team are there to be shot at in British basketball as he quickly comes to terms with his new life on Tyneside. Read

Eagles win but fail to please all

NEWCASTLE Eagles claimed their second win of the new season in Sussex on Saturday – but the coaching staff were far from happy. Read

Exciting times for talented Eagles

PAUL Blake is confident the Newcastle Eagles’ glittering array of individual talent will quickly gel into British basketball’s most exciting team on the court. Read

Newcastle Eagles 86, Guildford Heat 81

NEWCASTLE Eagles got their defence of the BBL Championship under way in flying style with a hard fought win over last season’s nemesis Guildford Heat at a packed Metro Radio Arena last night. Read

Fab and Trey like teaming up the best of enemies

IF Trey Moore had told you last season that he had buried the hatchet with Fabulous Flournoy you would have had to check he did not mean in the back of the Newcastle Eagles’ player-coach. Read

Stewart delighted to be back in Eagles’ nest again

LYNARD Stewart is adamant he never had any doubts about returning to Newcastle Eagles after enjoying his best season in British basketball. Read

Teenage Eagles trio 'will impress' says Fabulous

FABULOUS Flournoy thinks Newcastle Eagles fans will be impressed when they see the club’s new signings in Benfield tonight. Read

Reggie’s got what it takes, says Fab

NEWCASTLE Eagles have signed highly-rated point guard Reggie Jackson as they continue to strengthen their roster in preparation for their BBL title defence. Read

Key man is happy to stay at Eagles

DARIUS Defoe is the latest member of the Newcastle Eagles’ league-winning side to agree to return to the club as player-coach Fabulous Flournoy prepares to announce another new signing this week. Read

Europe wait for cautious Eagles

NEWCASTLE Eagles will continue to pursue their dream of European basketball despite deciding not to enter Continental competition this season. Read

Eagles thrilled to land star Trey

NEWCASTLE Eagles’ defence of their league title already looks as though it will be a strong one following the arrival of former BBL Player of the Year Trey Moore. Read

Seven up as Bridge re-signs for Eagles

ANDREW Bridge has agreed to return to Tyneside for a seventh consecutive season but the Newcastle Eagles captain has warned he will not accept a repeat of last term. Read