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Sharks, Riders and Lions win twice in loaded week of Championship action

Caledonia and Cheshire suffered two losses, while Bristol experienced split fortunes, in a game week that saw two overtime thrillers. B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 93 – 74 Manchester Basketball The game week tipped off at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield on Wednesday. The Sharks entered the game with a chance to go level on …

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Sharks and 89ers advance to Cup Final, while Newcastle and London grab Championship victories

Sheffield and Surrey will meet in the SLB Cup Final in Nottingham, after beating Leicester and Bristol in hard-fought semis. Newcastle Eagles 110 – 101 Cheshire Phoenix At the Vertu Motors Arena, two teams near to each other in the Championship standings faced off on Friday night, as the Phoenix visited the Eagles. Fans anticipated …

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Eagles, Flyers, Niners split weekend games, while Lions and Sharks stay at summit

It proved to be one of more unpredictable rounds of SLB action this season with stunning results underlying the excitement of the Championship season. The newly-crowned SLB Trophy winners had party crashers on their celebration night but recovered to find their groove, while the losing finalists eventually found their winning touch convincingly. Newcastle Eagles 80-91 …

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A Statement from Super League Basketball Chair Vaughn Millette

Super League Basketball Chair Vaughn Millette has issued a statement on behalf of SLB clubs regarding the long-term licence for the men’s professional basketball league in Britain. Read the full statement below. Super League Basketball was created by the existing clubs in the summer of 2024 and awarded the licence to operate a professional league …

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Super League Basketball Statement

The Super League Basketball shareholders and directors have this morning been formally notified by the British Basketball Federation that it intends to award the long-term license for the men’s professional basketball league in Britain to an external operator from the start of the 2025/26 season. Whilst we understood that the BBF would impose a process …

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Dominant Newcastle Eagles cruise their way to Super League Basketball Trophy gold against Bristol Flyers

Newcastle Eagles won the 2025 Super League Basketball Trophy Final in emphatic fashion, beating Bristol Flyers 97-78. Mike Okauru was named Final MVP with 19 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds, going off for 17 in the first quarter. Starting Fives Newcastle Eagles: Josh Ward-Hibbert, Mike Okauru, Seneca Knight, Malcolm Delpeche, De’sean Allen-Eikens Bristol Flyers: …

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Flyers cruise to Quarters, Phoenix come up clutch, Riders, Eagles and Lions experience mixed Championship week

Sheffield also edged victory over Surrey in a busy game week that saw some entertaining and highly competitive match-ups. Newcastle Eagles 74 – 67 London Lions As the game week tipped off, mid-table Newcastle welcomed league-leading London to the Vertu Motors Arena for Championship action. The contest began with Ovie Soko getting the London Lions …

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Riders, Phoenix, Flyers earn victory, while 89ers and Sharks secure spots in Cup semi-finals

After impressive victories in the Super League Basketball Cup Quarter-finals, the Surrey 89ers and B. Braun Sheffield Sharks advanced to the Final Four of the competition as Cheshire Phoenix, Leicester Riders and Bristol Flyer secured solid victories in the Championship. Caledonia Gladiators 98 – 101 Cheshire Phoenix – OT (Championship) The Championship game week tipped …

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Mixed round for Niners and Eagles; wins for Riders, Phoenix, Lions and Gladiators

Surrey 89ers and London Lions brought in the New Year in style to begin an unforgettable round nine of Super League Basketball Championship action. The thriller in Guildford began a seven-game slate that also included a basement battle along with a North-West derby. Sunday’s arranged fixture between B. Braun Sheffield Sharks and London Lions was …

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Sharks end year on the summit, Lions and Riders close behind

The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks will end 2024 on top of the Super League Basketball Championship standings after a pair of wins to see out the year. London Lions and Leicester Riders are hot on their tail though as the top three begin to create some space from the remaining six sides. Newcastle Eagles 84-92 …

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