SLB Friday roundup: Lions stay perfect as Bristol and Newcastle win big
London Lions stayed perfect while Bristol Flyers and Newcastle Eagles earned emphatic home wins in the SLB on 2 October 2026.
Tag: <span>Leicester Riders</span>
London Lions face rapid reset against Leicester Riders
London host Leicester after a narrow EuroCup defeat, with an unbeaten SLB record and quick turnaround shaping Friday’s Copper Box clash.
Leicester Riders set for three October home games at Mattioli Arena
Leicester Riders have confirmed three Friday night home league fixtures at Mattioli Arena in October.
Tomide Akinsiku earns expanded Leicester Riders role for 2026/27
British forward Tomide Akinsiku will continue with Leicester Riders’ SLB squad while remaining available for Loughborough Riders.
Leicester Riders confirm six returning women’s players for 2026/27
Leicester Riders have confirmed six returning players for the 2026/27 women’s roster, including several British talents and Charnwood pathway products.
Leicester Riders Land American-British Guard Julian Mackey for 2026/27 Season
Leicester Riders have added American-British guard Julian Mackey ahead of the 2026/27 Super League Basketball season.
Leicester Riders Add Bernard Pelote to 2026-27 Roster
Leicester Riders have signed American forward Bernard Pelote after a strong rookie professional season with Tübingen Tigers in Germany.
Leicester Riders to face Liverpool Basketball in pre-season clash
Leicester Riders will host new SLB side Liverpool Basketball at Mattioli Arena in a pre-season fixture on Friday 11 September.
Leicester Riders add rookie American guard JJ White to new-look roster
Leicester Riders have signed rookie American guard JJ White, a Baylor graduate and former Summit League standout, for the 2026/27 SLB season.
Leicester Riders Add Columbia Forward Blair Thompson for 2026/27 SLB Season
Leicester Riders have signed American forward Blair Thompson, a Columbia graduate who averaged 11.4 points and shot 40.9% from three in his senior season.