North East basketball news, latest on the Newcastle Eagles

Dynamic leaders share centre stage

Combining duties as player and coach remains rare in British basketball but there will be two men in action in such a role in the North-East this weekend. Read

It is now almost a decade since the future of the Newcastle Eagles' was thrown into serious doubt with the demise of the Sporting Club, and for one player from that era the way the sport has blossomed in the city ever since has extra significance. Read

Eagles primed for a big bang

As Fabulous Flournoy's players prepare for this weekend's play-off finals, Tony `Dynamite' Dorsey is determined to blow Newcastle's opponents away. Chief Sports Writer Paul Gilder reports. Read

TJ backs his boys to go all the way

Eagles talisman and club captain TJ Walker has backed his team-mates to end a barren campaign by lifting the Play-Off Championship and clinching that elusive piece of silverware in his absence. Read

I want to stay with Eagles says Dorsey

British basketball legend and three-time BBL Championship winner Tony "Dynamite" Dorsey has revealed that he is desperate to extend his Eagles career beyond this weekend's play-offs. Read

Sherlock homes in on win

Fledgling Eagles forward Tom Sherlock has admitted that winning a play-off championship this weekend would be the icing on the cake after a sensational rookie professional season. Read

North blaze to final

Newcastle Eagles won't be the only local team taking part in the prestigious British Basketball Finals at the Metro Radio Arena this weekend. Read

League honour is Fab reward

Eagles play-caller Fab Flournoy may have endured criticism from some quarters for his coaching decisions this season - but he has been recognised for his efforts as a player. Read

Toughest test has extra bite

Fab Flournoy is expecting Newcastle Eagles to face their toughest game of the season against Sheffield Sharks in the semi-finals of the BBL Play Off Finals at the end of the month. Read

Eagles on fire to tame Lions

On the day Kevin Keegan suggested that the demise of the Newcastle Sporting Club lay behind his decision to quit St James's Park a decade ago, the Eagles provided further evidence that their footballing cousins acted prematurely when pulling the plug on an ambitious alliance. Read

Eagles to home in on glory

A rampant Newcastle Eagles romped to an easy 109-84 play-off quarter-final win against Milton Keynes last night to book their place at BBL Finals Weekend. Read

Eagles fresh for challenge

Fabulous Flournoy believes the British Basketball League's fixture list has left his Newcastle Eagles team fully refreshed and hungry to defend their play-off title tonight. Read

Losing is not an option Dorsey

Veteran forward Tony "Dynamite" Dorsey is determined to ensure Newcastle Eagles' season doesn't end tonight when they host Milton Keynes Lions in a crucial play-off quarter-final clash. Read

Eagles face a battle

Former Newcastle coach Tom Hancock brings his Milton Keynes Lions side to face the Eagles tomorrow looking to end his old club's season and leave last year's all conquering side trophy-less. Read

Lions look best bet for Eagles

If any game in the BBL can be termed meaningless then the Springfield Honda Newcastle Eagles' loss yesterday at Plymouth could be that game. Read

Weary Eagles to face Lions

Newcastle Eagles will face the Milton Keynes Lions in the play-off trophy quarter-finals a week tomorrow after they ended their regular season with a disappointing 89-83 defeat in Plymouth. Read

Eagles sink the Sharks' chances

So Newcastle have played a key role in determining the destination of this season's BBL Championship title after all. Read

Eagles hold up Sharks party

Tony `Dynamite' Dorsey insists he is determined to ensure Newcastle Eagles are the last team standing come the play-offs after their majestic 94-89 win over Sheffield Sharks last night. Read

Eagles can foil Sharks' charge

They can no longer retain their championship crown, but Newcastle will be determined to have a major bearing on the BBL title race when they play their final homecourt fixture of the regulation season tonight. Read

Sharks eyeing up Eagles' title

Former Eagles forward Pete Scantlebury brings his Sheffield Sharks side to the Arena tonight looking to place one hand on Newcastle Eagles' league crown, with the reigning champions now resigned to losing their grip after a barren season. Read

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