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NBA: Irving out versus Wizards day after trade request

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets [photo from Kyrie Irving Instagram]

February 5, 2023

Kyrie Irving will not play for the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night (Feb. 4), a day after he told the team he would like to be traded.

FINA withdraws recognition of PSI board

December 4, 2022

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The world governing body for swimming known by the acronym FINA has withdrawn its recognition of the members of the Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI) board and has established a stabilization committee to run the PSI’s day-to-day operations.

UAAP Season 85: Lady Archers advance to Final against National University

DLSU Lady Archers advance to the Final after defeating the UST Growling Tigresses. [UAAP media bureau]

December 4, 2022

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Second seed De La Salle University set a date with six-time defending champion National University in the UAAP Season 85 women’s basketball Finals after staving off third-ranked University of Santo Tomas in the rubber match, 74-69, Sunday (Dec. 4) at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Blue Eagles repulse Fighting Maroons

Matthew Daves of the Ateneo Blue Eagles [UAAP media bureau]

November 27, 2022

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Ateneo de Manila University redeemed itself against University of the Philippines with a 75-67 win in the UAAP Season 85 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Tamaraws end UAAP Season 85 with win over Growling Tigers

LJay Gonzales of the FEU Tamaraws [UAAP media bureau]

November 27, 2022

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Far Eastern University ended its UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on a good note, downing Nic Cabañero-less University of Santo Tomas, 77-62, Saturday (Nov. 26) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Lastimosa lifts Soaring Falcons over Bulldogs

Jerom Lastimosa of the Adamson Soaring Falcons [UAAP media photo]

November 27, 2022

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Jerom Lastimosa buried the game-winning triple as Adamson University boosted its Final Four chances after beating National University, 64-63, in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 26.

Parks, Ramos and Ravenas arriving in November for Gilas Pilipinas

October 30, 2022

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Dwight Ramos, Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena and Ray Parks are expected to arrive on November 1 and 2 to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers where the Philippines plays away games against Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

UAAP Season 85: Fighting Maroons avenge first-round loss to Bulldogs

Carl Tamayo of the UP Fighting Maroons [UAAP photo]

October 30, 2022

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Revenge was sweet for University of the Philippines as it avenged the only loss on its record with a 75-63 win over National University in the second round of the UAAP Season 85 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

UAAP Season 85: Tams wakes up in time to foil Red Warriors

Gani Stevens of the UE Red Warriors [UAAP photo]

October 30, 2022

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Far Eastern University shrugged off its slow start with a huge second half to beat University of the East, 75-68, in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Oct. 30.

UAAP Season 85: Blue Eagles clip Soaring Lady Falcons

Kacey Dela Rosa of the Ateneo Blue Eagles [UAAP photo]

October 30, 2022

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Ateneo de Manila University stretched its winning run to four games, escaping Adamson University, 76-72, in the UAAP Season 85 women’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 29.