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Mystics U14s penultimate Northern Conference of the season at Tameside had as much riding on it as a 3 jockeyed horse in terms of both league position and, as far as the girls were concerned, all-important bragging rights. The winners would almost certainly be conference runners-up to Nottingham and
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Manchester Magic’s hopes of retaining their NBL Division One league title were dealt a major blow as they lost 51-61 to current front-runners Team Northumbria. Paul Middleton’s side had their worst offensive performance of the season, with the usually dependable pair Lee Goldsbrough and
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Rick Dell has become the Amaechi Basketball Centre's new Referees Manager. His appointment will help the club improve standards of officiating at the venue and help nurture the next generation of referees. A Level 3 referee with more than 20 years’ experience, Rick will begin his role on Mon
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Court crew needed for Manchester Magic’s senior games at the Amaechi Basketball Centre. We need dedicated and diligent individuals to: Clean the court surface prior to games; Put up/put away bleachers; Put up/put away courtside banners; Ensure benches and tables are in place for players
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Trafford Magic claimed a dramatic 50-47 win over Swedish side Malbas to take third spot in the Under 16 event at the International Chus Mateo Academy Tournament in Madrid. Coached by Aurimas Verbukas and mainly made up of Under 15 players, Magic began with a 99-43 defeat to Finnish team PHYK. They
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Manchester Magic maintained their spell over London Lituanica for a second weekend in succession to defend their National Trophy crown for the third year in a row with an authoritative  81-53 victory at Hertfordshire Sports Village on Sunday. Having defeated their opponents 74-61 in NBL Divisi
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Trafford Magic Under 16s head to Spain this week to attend the International Chus Mateo Academy Tournament. Trafford Magic U16 Head Coach Ollie Verbukas is excited about taking his team to Spain, he said: "The whole team is looking forward to this great opportunity to play and compete in the Chus M
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In a change of style, my report on this occasion will be divided into 2 categories- fact and opinion. Mystics U14s jaunt into the land of Maid Marion and Friar Tuck (a good name for a fast food chain- opinion!), to play the powerful Nottingham Wildcats, was destined to be better than any reality t.v
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Manchester Mystics bowed out of the WBBL Trophy with a 59-71 loss to Nottingham Wildcats in their final group game at the National Basketball Performance Centre. Jeff Jones’s team have already beaten the Wildcats twice this season, including in the WBBL Cup final, but it was third time lucky
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