COVID-19 Archives - Page 4 of 4

BBL denied coronavirus bailout from government
By Sam Neter on June 4, 2020
The government has denied the BBL a £1million rescue loan to help them survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Telegraph has revealed today....
BBL announces cancellation of 2019-20 season & format changes for next year
By Sam Neter on June 1, 2020
The BBL has announced the 2019-20 season is formally cancelled with no winners being announced, whilst the league has also revealed some format changes for...
Barking Abbey & Myerscough crowned co-EABL champions as academy finals cancelled
By Sam Neter on May 25, 2020
Barking Abbey and Myerscough College have been crowned co-champions of the 2019-20 EABL season following the cancellation of the finals due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Sam Neter on May 21, 2020
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase originally scheduled for December 6, 2020 has been...
Glasgow Rocks co-owner fearful of BBL insolvency amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Sam Neter on May 18, 2020
Glasgow Rocks’ co-owner David Low has cast fresh doubt over the future of the BBL, in an interview on the MVP Cast. The current league...
BBL & club revenue loss ‘well in excess’ of seven figures due to coronavirus pandemic
By Sam Neter on April 23, 2020
The BBL and its clubs have seen losses ‘well in excess of seven figures’ according to Leicester Riders’ owner and league Director Kevin Routledge, as...
Basketball England cancel remainder of 2019-20 season
By Sam Neter on March 17, 2020
Basketball England has announced they have cancelled all affiliated basketball activity for the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement, which came minutes...
BBL announces postponement of season due to COVID-19
By Sam Neter on March 17, 2020
The British Basketball League (BBL) has announced the postponement of the 2019-20 season following the latest government directives to combat the spread of COVID-19. In...
Basketball England, basketballscotland suspend all activity, BBL marches on
By Sam Neter on March 13, 2020
Basketball England and basketballscotland have both taken the decision to suspend all affiliate basketball activity because of the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, the British Basketball League...