Flyers game to be contested behind-closed-doors

We are currently actively discussing the safe return of fans to the EPSV with the relevant authorities and facility operators.  The ongoing discussions have been very positive and the plan is to have a limited number of fans in attendance at some point this month, however, tomorrow’s game against the Bristol Flyers will be played … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix 92 – 82 Sheffield Sharks

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix got off to a winning start in the BBL Championship against the Sheffield Sharks. The Nix put on a show on Sky Sports as they played sumptuous team basketball all night long and tallied 28 assists on 33 made field-goals with every starter finishing the game in double-digit scoring. Jimbo … Read more

How to watch today’s double-header

The 2020/21 BBL regular season tips off today at the Eagles Community Arena. Cheshire Phoenix will take on the Sheffield Sharks at 5 p.m. before the Eagles host the Lions at 7:30 p.m. Both games will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event, with the build-up starting at 4:30 p.m. The fixtures … Read more

Phoenix pick up 7’0 center Jimbo Lull

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix are thrilled to announce the signing of American center Jimbo Lull. Lull was born in Manhattan Beach, California, and spent four years playing for the San Francisco Dons in the West Coast Conference (NCAA D1). The 7-foot, 252lbs center received a WCC All-Conference Honorable Mention at the end of his senior … Read more

Disraeli Lufadeju and Mike Tuck explain what the new Sky Sports deal means for British Basketball

by Vlad Ionasc ———————– On the 13th of November, the British Basketball League announced that – for the first time in almost 20 years – Sky Sports would provide live coverage of the league after the two sides had struck a two-year, 30 games-per-season deal. As part of the agreement, Sky Sports would also air … Read more