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Trophy success for Eagles, Lions; Cup joy for Niners

There was a break from the Championship this week, as the SLB Trophy and Cup competitions took centre stage with exciting battles. The Trophy resumed play, and there was one Cup clash to tickle the tastebuds, starting with three games on Friday. Newcastle Eagles 94-89 B.Braun Sheffield Sharks Newcastle Eagles needed a strong fourth quarter …

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Sharks, Flyers miss chance to close gap; double-winning week for Eagles

After a brief pause in domestic play due to the international break, the SLB Championship roared back to life on Thursday with five exciting battles. The Championship-leading London Lions were not in action this week, so it was a chance for the chasing pack, most notably B. Braun Sheffield Sharks, Bristol Flyers and Cheshire Phoenix, …

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Tomiwa Sulaiman on his incredible journey to professional basketball and lessons he’d share with the next generation

Despite having just embarked on his first professional season, Tomiwa Sulaiman’s basketball journey is already one filled with incredible experiences and adventures across the globe that the nine-year-old version of himself who first started hooping could never have dreamt of. Playing for Rob Paternostro’s Leicester Riders in his rookie campaign, the 24-year-old Londoner has become …

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Bristol take down London; Newcastle halt their skid

Week 10 of the Super League Basketball featured six games for the fans to enjoy. London Lions’ unbeaten run came to an end against Bristol, with five other teams earning victories. Newcastle Eagles 92-89 Surrey 89ers The Newcastle Eagles edged past the Surrey 89ers 92-89 at the Vertu Arena and secured a long-awaited win. Gus …

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Super League Basketball Announces Licensing Partnership with Pro Basketball Manager 2026

Super League Basketball is proud to announce a landmark licensing agreement with the creators of Pro Basketball Manager 2026, the premier global basketball management simulation. The multi-year partnership will see the men’s league’s clubs, players and coaches fully featured in the game for the first time ever — allowing fans to take control of their …

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Trophy joy for Phoenix; Sharks oust Gladiators

A four-game weekend in the SLB saw the Trophy competition commence, as the road to Birmingham began. Meanwhile, the action in the Championship continued as the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks travelled to Scotland to face the Caledonia Gladiators. Manchester Basketball 77-82 Cheshire Phoenix (TRO) A memorable final two minutes from the Cheshire Phoenix handed them …

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Lions make it seven on the spin; five other teams pick up victories

Six games awaited fans in week seven of the Super League Basketball Championship. Each contest had a different winner, with the most notable story being the London Lions remaining unbeaten in the 2025-26 campaign. Leicester Riders 95-93 Cheshire Phoenix Leicester Riders put an end to the Cheshire Phoenix’s five-game winning streak with a 95-93 victory …

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Phoenix make it five in a row; Lions stay unbeaten

Week Six of the Super League Basketball Championship delivered a five-game haul, giving fans plenty to get excited about. Surrey 89ers 78-80 Leicester Riders RaeQuan Battle delivered an outstanding performance as he led the Leicester Riders to a narrow 80-78 victory over the Surrey 89ers at the Surrey Sports Park. Rob Paternostro’s team made it …

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Riders secure first victory; Flyers, Phoenix make it three wins on the bounce

A four-game haul was what week five of the Super League Basketball Championship had in store for fans to look forward to. Winning streaks remained intact for three different sides, with another getting their name in the win column for the first time in 2025/26. Leicester Riders 91-77 Newcastle Eagles A replay of last season’s …

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