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Oscar Baldwin (second left) was in red-hot form on Saturday, but his efforts were not enough to get his side to victory.

Bradford dealt devastating blow with narrow defeat to relegation rivals

Rihards Sulcs (ball in hand) is hopeful of a turnaround in form for the Bradford Dragons. Photo: Alex Daniel

Rihards Sulcs (ball in hand) is hopeful of a turnaround in form for the Bradford Dragons. Photo: Alex Daniel

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Dragons determined to end barren spell as stalwart calls for 'unity'

Micah Savery-Richards (8) top scored for Bradford in their heavy defeat to Derby.

Micah Savery-Richards (8) top scored for Bradford in their heavy defeat to Derby.

Downbeat Dragons bottom and winless after Derby destroy them

Kofi Josephs (in black) was desperately unlucky to be on the losing side in Bradford's game against Nottingham last weekend.

Kofi Josephs (in black) was desperately unlucky to be on the losing side in Bradford's game against Nottingham last weekend.

Devastated Dragons beaten on home soil in overtime by Nottingham

Live action from Bradford Dragons (in black) at home to Milton Keynes Breakers. Photo: Alex Daniel

Live action from Bradford Dragons (in black) at home to Milton Keynes Breakers. Photo: Alex Daniel

Visitors fired up to blow Dragons away in dominant showing

Jordan Whelan top scored for Bradford in their defeat.

Jordan Whelan top scored for Bradford in their defeat.

Bradford Dragons fightback in vain after hosts Hemel Storm blow them away

Micah Savery-Richards (8) produced a decent individual display last weekend, but the Dragons were outplayed by Milton Keynes.

Micah Savery-Richards (8) produced a decent individual display last weekend, but the Dragons were outplayed by Milton Keynes.

Dragons dumped out of cup as they eye Storm-ing start to league season

Action from Bradford Dragons and Nottingham Hoods

Action from Bradford Dragons and Nottingham Hoods

Double header delight for Dragons as they book quarter-final spot

Action from Bradford Dragons versus Derby Trailblazers

Action from Bradford Dragons versus Derby Trailblazers

Dragons edged by Trailblazers despite valiant comeback

Dragons stalwart Rihards Sulcs (12) is back again for another season at the club.

Dragons stalwart Rihards Sulcs (12) is back again for another season at the club.

Dragons welcome back fab four and host of new faces as they seek cup revenge

Race organisers, from left, Simon Chester, Peter Smith and Gary Chapman, toast the new deal

Race organisers, from left, Simon Chester, Peter Smith and Gary Chapman, toast the new deal

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Well-known brewery gives its backing to popular running events

Ricky Festke (13) considers his next move in a match between the Dragons and Hemel Storm.

Ricky Festke (13) considers his next move in a match between the Dragons and Hemel Storm.

Bradford must fill huge hole as Fetske puts family first

Zion Tordoff (right) gave it his all for the Dragons, and had a good individual game, but he just failed to get his side over the line.

Zion Tordoff (right) gave it his all for the Dragons, and had a good individual game, but he just failed to get his side over the line.

Devastated Dragons lose play-off semi by a point in frantic finale

Justin Williams (left) top scored for Bradford Dragons in their stunning play-off quarter-final win at the Essex Rebels.

Justin Williams (left) top scored for Bradford Dragons in their stunning play-off quarter-final win at the Essex Rebels.

Bradford stun Essex with epic win to set up Hemel semi-final

Jordan Whelan scored 14 points for the Dragons at Derby Trailblazers

Jordan Whelan scored 14 points for the Dragons at Derby Trailblazers

Trailblazers complete the clean sweep over Dragons and are crowned Champions.

Sharp-shooter Ronald Blain (black uniform) was unable to inspire the Dragons to victory.

Sharp-shooter Ronald Blain (black uniform) was unable to inspire the Dragons to victory.

Dragons drop the ball as Bradford side forced to settle for tough play-off game

Ricky Fetske at the basket for Bradford Dragons against Barking Abbey. Photo credit: Graham Hodges and Rico Mariano

Ricky Fetske at the basket for Bradford Dragons against Barking Abbey. Photo credit: Graham Hodges and Rico Mariano

Dragons split the weekend but secure end of season playoffs

Justin Williams kickstarted an astonishing run in the final quarter of the cup final for the Dragons, but the efforts of he and his team-mates ended up being in vain.

Justin Williams kickstarted an astonishing run in the final quarter of the cup final for the Dragons, but the efforts of he and his team-mates ended up being in vain.

Battling Bradford beaten in first-ever cup final by terrific Trailblazers side

Zion Tordoff (11) was the standout player for Bradford in their thrilling comeback win over Worthing last weekend.

Zion Tordoff (11) was the standout player for Bradford in their thrilling comeback win over Worthing last weekend.

Dragons boosted before huge cup final by comeback win over Worthing

Ronald Blain (right) top scored for Bradford with 23 points, adding 11 rebounds for the double-double. Pic: Luke Simcock.

Ronald Blain (right) top scored for Bradford with 23 points, adding 11 rebounds for the double-double. Pic: Luke Simcock.

Bradford Dragons don’t make the grade at Newcastle University

Rihards Sulcs and Joe Buchanan helping out at the defensive end to prevent a Hemel basket. Photograph: Matt Cook

Rihards Sulcs and Joe Buchanan helping out at the defensive end to prevent a Hemel basket. Photograph: Matt Cook

Dragons calm the Storm in statement victory

The Bradford Dragons christened their new kit in style on Saturday, holding their nerve under pressure to secure an important home win.

The Bradford Dragons christened their new kit in style on Saturday, holding their nerve under pressure to secure an important home win.

Bradford beat the Elite as new kit gets christened in style

Ronald Blain scored more points than anyone else on the court last Saturday, but his Bradford side were still heavily beaten by Essex.

Ronald Blain scored more points than anyone else on the court last Saturday, but his Bradford side were still heavily beaten by Essex.

Bradford blown away by rampant Rebels after flopping in first half

Zion Tordoff on court. Picture: Max Lomas.

Zion Tordoff on court. Picture: Max Lomas.

Dragons show grit to preserve third consecutive league victory

The prolific Ronald Blain only joined Bradford a few weeks ago, and is proving to be a vital signing already.

The prolific Ronald Blain only joined Bradford a few weeks ago, and is proving to be a vital signing already.

Dragons drag it back to claim wonderful win over in-form Reading

Justin Williams (in black kit) scored a typically impressive haul of points to help Bradford to victory.

Justin Williams (in black kit) scored a typically impressive haul of points to help Bradford to victory.

Dragons dig deep for victory as Blain brilliance means Bradford see off Thames Valley

Rihards Sulcs (12) almost helped Bradford over the line with his 15 points, but not quite.

Rihards Sulcs (12) almost helped Bradford over the line with his 15 points, but not quite.

Dragons drag it back but Loughborough leave it late to win anyway

The free-scoring Justin Williams is set to be vital to Bradford's chances of the play-offs and silverware as they enter the second half of their season.

The free-scoring Justin Williams is set to be vital to Bradford's chances of the play-offs and silverware as they enter the second half of their season.

Dragons fully focused on reeling in Loughborough despite huge cup final looming

Justin Williams kept his cool in a sticky period during the middle of the game for Bradford, with his side pulling away for a big win over Barking Abbey in the end.

Justin Williams kept his cool in a sticky period during the middle of the game for Bradford, with his side pulling away for a big win over Barking Abbey in the end.

Dragons dominate after sticky spell to win final game before Christmas

Jordan Whelan Top scored for the Dragons against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday. Photo: Alex Daniel Photography

Jordan Whelan Top scored for the Dragons against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday. Photo: Alex Daniel Photography

Dragons emerge winless from double header weekend

Jordan Whelan scored 19 points for Bradford, and had nerves of steel to land the four baskets that clinched victory for his side.

Jordan Whelan scored 19 points for Bradford, and had nerves of steel to land the four baskets that clinched victory for his side.

Bradford Dragons drag victory from jaws of defeat in Thunder thriller

Bradford Dragons

Bradford Dragons

Dragons subject to narrow defeat against Tynesiders

Zion Tordoff racked up 20 points for Bradford against Hemel Storm, but it was the visitors who took the victory.

Zion Tordoff racked up 20 points for Bradford against Hemel Storm, but it was the visitors who took the victory.

Hemel happy to avenge cup semi-final loss at Bradford Dragons

Justin Williams (black shirt, number 1) in action this season. Image credit: Max Lomas

Justin Williams (black shirt, number 1) in action this season. Image credit: Max Lomas

Double joy for Dragons over Double-Header Weekend

Justin Williams was inspirational in dragging Bradford to the KitKing Trophy final.

Justin Williams was inspirational in dragging Bradford to the KitKing Trophy final.

Bradford reach first top-flight final in history as they down cup holders Hemel

Justin Williams (1) spearheaded the Bradford comeback as they won their first league game of the season.

Justin Williams (1) spearheaded the Bradford comeback as they won their first league game of the season.

Dragons dragged back from brink by Williams for first league win

Rihards Sulcs' last-gasp trey sent the game to overtime, where chaos ensued.

Rihards Sulcs' last-gasp trey sent the game to overtime, where chaos ensued.

Dragons dismay as Birmingham bag sensational win in triple overtime

Zion Tordoff's double-double was not enough to drag Bradford over the line to victory.

Zion Tordoff's double-double was not enough to drag Bradford over the line to victory.

Rockets fire in opener as Bradford lose second straight league game

Justin Williams was on song as usual, but his team fell just short against Thames Valley.

Justin Williams was on song as usual, but his team fell just short against Thames Valley.

Dragons dragged back as Bradford suffer narrow opening day defeat

Ricky Fetske is determined not to let a semi-final opportunity with Bradford Dragons slip. Picture: Alex Daniel.

Ricky Fetske is determined not to let a semi-final opportunity with Bradford Dragons slip. Picture: Alex Daniel.

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Bradford Dragons' USA star determined to defeat the odds in final-four showdown

Zion Tordoff contributed 17 points as Bradford edged out City of Birmingham in the last eight.

Zion Tordoff contributed 17 points as Bradford edged out City of Birmingham in the last eight.

Rockets grounded by Bradford in thrilling quarter-final tie

The Dragons celebrate qualifying against Manchester Magic last Saturday.

The Dragons celebrate qualifying against Manchester Magic last Saturday.

Bradford Dragons roar into quarters but Derby force them on to road

Former NBA star Paul Sturgess visited Whetley Academy in the week

Former NBA star Paul Sturgess visited Whetley Academy in the week

Former NBA star and tallest man in Britain visits Bradford school

Zion Tordoff marked his return to Bradford Dragons with a superb double-double.

Zion Tordoff marked his return to Bradford Dragons with a superb double-double.

Dragons firing immediately as Bradford side get opening cup win

Justin Williams (1) was one of the league's star players last term, even though Bradford only finished in mid-table.

Justin Williams (1) was one of the league's star players last term, even though Bradford only finished in mid-table.

American star wants more at Bradford despite prolific first term

Roger Murie will be the new chairman of the Bradford Dragons

Roger Murie will be the new chairman of the Bradford Dragons

Bradford Dragons announce appointment of new chairman

Ricky Fetske aiming to score against Derby Trailblazers earlier this season, a team Bradford will be hoping to replace in the top four next season.

Ricky Fetske aiming to score against Derby Trailblazers earlier this season, a team Bradford will be hoping to replace in the top four next season.

Dragons dreaming of top four and challenging invincibles as Williams hailed

Justin Williams (1) was the top scorer in Bradford's play-off quarter-final clash at Worthing Thunder, but he was unable to help his side over the line.

Justin Williams (1) was the top scorer in Bradford's play-off quarter-final clash at Worthing Thunder, but he was unable to help his side over the line.

Dragons dream dies in quarter-finals as Worthing win despite fightback

Micah Savery-Richards (8) scored 29 points last Saturday, more than anyone else on the court, but his side still fell to a narrow defeat.

Micah Savery-Richards (8) scored 29 points last Saturday, more than anyone else on the court, but his side still fell to a narrow defeat.

Dragons defeated by bad start at Worthing as they face play-off with same side

Justin Williams (1) was named as the league's best player of the week, after scoring a magnificent 37 points in Bradford's win over Team Newcastle University.

Justin Williams (1) was named as the league's best player of the week, after scoring a magnificent 37 points in Bradford's win over Team Newcastle University.

Dragons drag it back at the death to secure play-off spot

Jordan Whelan's late dismissal against Derby proved crucial in his side's defeat.

Jordan Whelan's late dismissal against Derby proved crucial in his side's defeat.

Dragons face huge showdown in Newcastle after Derby defeat and Essex win

Justin Williams (centre) put up 23points for Bradford at the weekend

Justin Williams (centre) put up 23points for Bradford at the weekend

Bradford Dragons dent play-off hopes with Cavaliers loss

Rihards Sulcs (12) was on form for points, rebounds, assists and steals in a magnificent all round performance at the weekend.

Rihards Sulcs (12) was on form for points, rebounds, assists and steals in a magnificent all round performance at the weekend.

Play-off hopefuls Bradford destroy Rebels threat with enthralling win in Essex

Micah Savery-Richards racked up 28 points for Bradford against Manchester as he helped guide the Yorkshire side to an enormous win. Picture: Kristelle Templonuevo.

Micah Savery-Richards racked up 28 points for Bradford against Manchester as he helped guide the Yorkshire side to an enormous win. Picture: Kristelle Templonuevo.

Bradford massacre Manchester in one-sided Roses battle