#rivalry

#rivalry

All of the current Lakers realized that playing against the Boston Celtics on national television really was more than just one of the 82 games on the NBA schedule. It was crystallized even more because iconic former Lakers coach Pat Riley sat courtside after a celebration for the unveiling of his statue outside on the Star Plaza at Crypto.com Arena. He was the first Lakers coach to beat the hated Celtics for an NBA championship after eight failed attempts.

MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester City and Arsenal are on a collision course that could decide the destination of every major trophy this season. Pep Guardiola booked a meeting with former assistant Mikel Arteta at Wembley thanks to City's 3-1 win over Newcastle United in Wednesday's Carabao Cup semifinal second leg. The final is set for March 22, less than a month before a potential title decider between the top two teams in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on April 18.

Azzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 26 to help No. 1 UConn beat 15th-ranked Tennessee 96-66 on Sunday, handing the Lady Vols their worst loss in the storied rivalry. The Huskies (23-0) only led 57-53 midway through the third quarter before scoring the last 14 points of the period to blow the game open. Strong got the run started with a 3-point play and the Huskies sliced through Tennessee's pressure defense for layups.

As both sidelines emptied onto the field for post-game pleasantries, Johnson kept his interaction with LaFleur to a minimum. The Bears coached jogged up to LaFleur, gave him a quick handshake, and immediately jogged away. LaFleur appeared to take exception to the move. Shortly after, the Chicago Bears' official X account posted a video of Johnson and the team celebrating the win in the locker room.

Being at Mississippi State, we had some knock-down-drag-outs with them,

Dillon Brooks delivered one of his most memorable performances as he scored 33 points in the Phoenix Suns' 125-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Brooks, who has been jeered in Los Angeles since the 2023 playoffs when he declared "I poke bears" and referred to LeBron James as "old," leaned into the rivalry throughout the night. He traded words with the crowd, taunted James and repeatedly celebrated baskets with gestures mirroring some of James' own.

The art of destruction dictates that sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together, an appropriate baseball hypothesis, particularly at this time of year when leaves change colors and elimination games become part of our daily conversation. The Cubs have won three consecutive do-or-die games, and if they win another, they'll advance to the NLCS for a seven-game series with the Dodgers.

Since Sinner returned to the tour in May after a three-month suspension, the rivals have entered the same tournament five times. In all five instances, they have met in the final. They appear to be on such level terms now, across all surfaces and court speeds, that each match comes down to the idiosyncrasies of fatigue, form, and focus. The old, easy shorthands now feel obsolete.

With Rob Manfred's recent comments at the Little League Classic, talk of Major League Baseball expansion and realignment is taking center stage. With an expansion to 32 teams, baseball might look to remove the American League and National League, replacing them with news divisions based on geography. Divisions would be comprised of teams in a specific region, with everyone vying for the Western Conference or Eastern Conference title.

Connor Bedard put up 67 points during the 2024-25 season while Macklin Celebrini put up 63, demonstrating both players' emergence as offensive stars.

Pettigrew approached Cunningham with a hockey card of Jacy Sheldon, one of her rivals, and asked her to sign it under the phrase "Property of:". He was nervous but knew Cunningham had a good sense of humor.

Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were once rivals at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, now they are starters for the New York Giants and Jets, respectively.

Rival managers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Stephen Kenny demonstrate different styles and approaches in their respective football environments, highlighting contrasting philosophies on the pitch.

Jorge Gonzalez, a 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive tackle from Santa Paula High, worked in wheat fields during summer to earn money for a car, showcasing his dedication and hard work.

The uneven development of women's football across the world has meant lasting rivalries are rare but we have a genuine one evolving with England and Spain.

Lando Norris expresses confidence in his car's performance, emphasizing a good start and anticipating competitive battles with other drivers like Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri.

"Facing the Carolina Panthers was always an eventful experience for Julio Jones, marked by both personal highlights and difficult defeats during the height of Carolina's success from 2013 to 2015."