The 49ers and Eagles have been among the best teams in the NFC in recent years. The two teams met in last year’s conference championship game. Philadelphia dominated the Niners and cruised to a 31-7 victory. Quarterback Brock Purdy was forced into action during the regular season after Trey Lance
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North Carolina takes down Duke as college basketball's greatest rivalry is renewed in Chapel Hill
For the 261st time in their storied rivalry, Duke and North Carolina squared off with the eyes of college basketball locked in on Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The schools, separated by just 10 miles, faced each other as top-10 opponents for the 49th time as a packed crowd filled the
Duke and North Carolina rivalry tips off for 261st time, 49th as top-10 teams
There are rivalries in sports that simply rise above the rest. Ohio State and Michigan have been squaring in football since the late 1800s, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have played 2,260 times, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics have combined for 34 titles. Cameron
The Jets-Patriots rivalry of over 60 years has included side switching and a scandal
New Englanders take sports very seriously, and rivalries between Boston and New York teams are typically intense. The proximity between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets was enough to get a rivalry brewing between the two. But there are other factors that have fueled the rivalry. The
Giants' Tommy DeVito says his high school rivalry was the most hostile environment he's ever played in
Tommy DeVito will be playing in his first game in the City of Brotherly Love Christmas Day, which is never an easy matchup for anyone, let alone an undrafted rookie. DeVito took over as the New York Giants’ quarterback after injuries to both Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor, and he’s
Mack Brown calls out ‘classless’ postgame comments by NC State head coach after rivalry game
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown fired back at North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren on Wednesday, nearly a month after Doeren’s postgame comments caused a stir. After NC State defeated the Tar Heels to end the regular season, ACC Network cameras caught Doeren speaking to his team in
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys: Unraveling the legendary rivalry
The storied rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys stands as an emblem of football history, etching its place as one of the NFL’s most intense and enduring clashes. From its roots in the 1960s, this rivalry has evolved into a fierce contest of gridiron prowess, dramatic showdowns,
Oregon, Oregon State rivalry game to continue over next two years despite conference realignment
The Civil War football matchup between Oregon and Oregon State will continue at least through the 2025 season despite the Ducks making a move to the Big Ten. Oregon announced the continuation of the in-state rivalry Thursday, a home-and-home with Oregon State in 2024 and 2025. An Oregon State Beavers
Steelers vs. Browns brew a historic rivalry filled with football fervor
The Steelers versus Browns rivalry is a tale as old as professional football itself, tracing its origins back to the nascent days of the NFL. Over time, this historic matchup has evolved into a gripping narrative, weaving together moments of elation, heartbreak and intense battles that have etched their mark
What college football fans learned from Week 13: Rivalry Week never disappoints
There simply is nothing better than college football. If there was ever a doubt about that statement, Rivalry Week put the conversation to bed. Barrett Carter (0) of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium Nov. 25, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)