Basketball

A Liverpool girls basketball coach believes the women's game in the area and across the UK is becoming more popular. Amy Russell, who coached the under 16 girls to second place this season, spoke about the growth and development of the women’s game.

Tensions are high as Liverpool John Moores basketball team prepare to face University of Liverpool in a crucial varsity tie. Varsity weekend is the biggest of a sportspersons career while at a university in Liverpool. LJMU's basketball club captain Massimiliano Paolini...

Cheshire Phoenix made it six wins in seven against a stubborn Newcastle Eagles side in the British Basketball League. With Larry Austin Jr leading the charge, Phoenix dominated the first quarter of play.

Cheshire Phoenix will host bottom of the table Surrey Scorchers hoping to claim a victory in their return to EPSV after a month away from home in Sunday’s fixture, tipping off at 5:30pm. Phoenix fan favourite and captain, Larry Austin...

The founder of Cheshire Roar Women’s Basketball Club believes a new partnership with Cheshire Phoenix will help grow the women’s game in Cheshire. The partnership was announced on International Women’s Day (Tuesday March 8).

Liverpool’s hopes of a top two finish in the NBL Division Three are over after an 82-78 defeat at Manchester Swarm. Parkinson and Deveney top scored for Liverpool, with 24 and 22 points respectively, while Houghton and Schnall ran the show for Swarm, with 21 and 17.

Ormskirk St Helens Saints chairman Mike Lea says grassroots basketball in the Northwest continues to suffer from underfunding. This is despite the British Basketball League obtaining private investment for the professional game.

Cheshire Phoenix could climb as high as third in the BBL table with a win over the Bristol Flyers on Sunday (February 13). The Nix currently sit fourth in the table and could leapfrog the Sheffield Sharks if the Yorkshire side fail to beat the Glasgow Rocks.

Cheshire Phoenix will be hoping for their third consecutive win when the Glasgow Rocks visit the Cheshire Oaks Arena on Sunday. A win would be their seventh from 15 games in the BBL Championship this season and could see them temporarily climb into third if other results go their way.

“There is no reason why a girl can’t play basketball to the same level a boy can” Phil Cain - of Liverpool Basketball Club - is leading the promotion of girls and women's basketball across the city.