Basketball

The Cheshire Phoenix will be looking to go back-to-back tomorrow, as they take on the Caledonia Gladiators for the BBL Trophy in Glasgow. Jamell Anderson has been a key player in the Phoenix’s campaign this season, and has an astonishing...

Fixture congestion is causing physical and psychological issues for non-professional athletes. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has complained about heavy schedules for his side. But to what extent is the same issue affecting amateur sports? Basketball player Connor Murtagh has admitted he's...

St Helens Saints beat Leicester Warriors 88-67 to complete a weekend of gruelling fixtures with back-to-back victories. They won their first game of the weekend in a close encounter with Myerscough Academy, beating them 98-92. In their Sunday clash, The Saints...

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 are looking to make back-to-back BBL Trophy finals this Sunday as they battle the B.Braun Sheffield Sharks. The Nix are the defending BBL Trophy champions after taking down London Lions at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow last year. Larry...

Cheshire Phoenix are preparing to host Leicester Riders at home this Sunday in the BBL Championship. Following a hard fought loss to Caledonia Gladiators on Friday (February 17), Cheshire must channel their focus toward their next game.

Cheshire Phoenix basketball players visited St Mary of the Angels School in Ellesmere Port to help motivate young children to get involved in sport. Local stars such as Jamell Anderson and Larry Austin Jr. spoke about their backgrounds and their journey towards becoming professional players.

Cheshire Phoenix welcome London Lions to Ellesmere Port Sports Village in the BBL this Sunday. The Nix will look to stick to their tested brand of basketball and feed off their crowd's energy to secure the victory.

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 are looking to continue their winning ways this Sunday as they host struggling Newcastle Eagles. Following a close 78-74 victory against Manchester Giants, the Nix will be looking to extend their run and improve on their 11-11 win/loss record.