On Sunday 24th Feb 2013 Sheffield Sharks went to Cheshire Phoenix in the 1st leg of the Semi Final of the BBL Trophy. This is some audio and interaction from the broadcast of that game.

Back in December of 2011 one of my dearest friends Deborah Hollamby passed away. Listeners to Sunday Breakfast on BBC Radio Manchester will know that Deborah was a regular presenter on the programme looking over the religious press and bringing us a synopsis.

A thrilling start to the weekend's action on Friday night saw the Cheshire Phoenix, One Health Sharks Sheffield and Worcester Wolves pick up impressive victories to keep their respective chases for the play-off positions in the BBL Championship come the end of the season.

The race for a place in the BBL Championship play-offs continues at the EISS tonight, Friday as One Health Sharks Sheffield host Manchester Giants.

This Thursday 14th February at 13:00UK The New SUNSET Radio will give you another chance to hear one of our favourite interviews from back in the day. It is with Manchester Music legend the late Tony Wilson. This is the interview mentioned in this tribute to Tony written after his death in 2007. Take a listen. I hope you like it.

Worcester Wolves and Cheshire Phoenix completed the line-up for the BBL Trophy semi-finals with contrasting victories over the weekend.

British Basketball (BB) and the British Basketball League (BBL) are pleased to announce that, with immediate effect, the BBL will be taking responsibility for the promotion, management and staging of all home Great Britain basketball events for the senior teams.

Following the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders BBL Cup win, the Lord Mayor of Leicester will be hosting a reception at the Town Hall on Thursday 14 February 2013.

Let the celebrations begin.

The pathway to the BBL Trophy Final next month has been revealed after the semi-final draw was concluded.