Joe Havens-CassidySports
Joe Havens-Cassidy lives and breathes sport. He currently works for the London Lions as match reporter and social media operator. Joe has worked for the BBL club since autumn 2018 and has built up great links with players and in the British basketball community in general. Aside from covering the London Lions, he also has experience covering multiple different UEL basketball teams for Rising East.
As a journalist, Joe’s biggest passions are in covering American Football and Basketball. His goal is to work in either the U.K or the United States covering the NBA or NFL. In addition, with his work in British basketball, he is very active in the London’s American Football community, writing his own blog on the NFL. Joe also currently hosts and produces a weekly basketball podcast called ‘Hoop Dreams’ which can be found on all major podcast platforms.
The 2012 Olympics – London’s Missing Legacy?
There can be no doubt that the 2012 Olympic games were a huge success. Hackney were excellent hosts, the venues spectacular and the competition...
The Sky Is The Limit For Charlton’s Rising Stars
At a glance, Charlton Athletic appear to be your average EFL Championship football club. Sitting near the bottom of their division, fighting for survival,...
“I came here to win trophies”- Jordan Whelan
Life in the world of professional basketball is tough. In a sport where less than 1% make it, the trials and tribulations can become...
Lions Dismantle Riders To Go Top Of BBL
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Yet again Lions Head Coach Vince Macaulay was the architect of a perfect game plan to dominate their top of the table clash. Macaulay’s...
Lions Look to Salvage Season
After shocking the league with their hot start, the Bristol Flyers can all but end the Londoners BBL Cup hopes by securing a win...
NBA Podcast: Hoop Dreams – EP #3
The boys are back for another episode!
Listen as Joe and Chukwudi talk NBA 2K, compare big performances and shout out early season stars
Find us...
Lions Victorious In Battle For London
After a shaky start to their season the Lions faced their toughest test of the season so far as their cross-town rivals the London...
NBA Podcast: Hoop Dreams – EP 1
The long summer is finally over! Cassidy and Chukwudi preview the 2019/20 NBA season, give their thoughts on the favourites for each conference, best...
From Free Kicks To Free Throws
As a child growing up in East London, Flo Damptey dreamed of being a professional footballer.
A star centre back in his youth, Damptey’s dream...
From Scrum To Scrimmage
East London Rugby Star Stephen Munnelly swapped try’s for touchdowns and found his calling playing ‘America's Game’.
New Chapter
After the 19-year-old spent most of his...
Lions Look To Roar In Glasgow
The London Lions head to Glasgow for the BBL’s first ever all London Final. The Lions will face off against their South London Rival,...
Ipswich No Match For Mighty Warriors
The Westminster Warriors claimed their second straight Patron’s Cup Trophy with a 98-64 victory over Ipswich. Point Guard Juan Manning lead the Londoners with...
Stunning Spencer Sparks Lions Win
The Lions cannot stop winning at the moment as they blew past the Cheshire Phoenix 88-77 at the Copper Box. Jordan Spencer’s season high...
Lions Sharks Sunday Showdown
The London Lions face-off against bitter rivals Sheffield in the first round of the BBL Trophy this Sunday at the Copper box. With London...
Lions Advance To Cup Final
The London Lions staged a dramatic second-leg comeback to knockout the Newcastle Eagles and advance to the BBL Cup Final.
The Lions now await the...
Buzzer Beating Floater Shocks Lions
The Lions were defeated in heart breaking fashion at the final buzzer by the Leicester Riders. The last second shot from Leicester’s Jarius Holder...
Bauer Shines In Blues Blowout
UEL Women’s Basketball first team made a statement on Wednesday with a 92-27 demolition of Oxford University at the SportsDock. The 65-point win was...
Lions Bench Spark Stunning Comeback
The London Lions have cemented their place atop the British Basketball league with a gritty come from behind win against the Newcastle Eagles. The...
Big Baller Brand Tame The Lions
The London Lions fell to the JBA USA team in one of the most exciting games ever played at the Copper Box Arena.
Lamelo Ball...
Lions Battle Back Against Tough Phoenix Team
The London Lions staged a memorable comeback as they beat the Cheshire Phoenix 87-81 on Wednesday night at the Copper Box.
After trailing for the...
UEL Face Bottom Of The Table Clash
The UEL women are looking to earn their first win of the season this coming Wednesday as they make the trip to Oxford University...
UEL Caught Off Guard
It was a baptism of fire for the UEL Women's basketball team as they fell short in their first game of the season, losing...
UEL Women’s Basketball Aim to Tip-Off in Style
The UEL women are ready to take on a new challenge this Wednesday at 4pm where they will face Cardiff Met in their first...