There are many rivalries in sports. Great ones, weak ones, mean ones, friendly ones. But they're all great. Here are the top 5 rivalries in ALL of sports.
5. Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox: The Crosstown rivalry, the battle for the Chi. This rivalry was enflamed even more recently when the Barrett/AJ fight happened, which got it onto this list. Wars of words on YouTube are recent enflamings, also.
4. Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons: We all know about the fight of a couple years ago. That was quite a fight. That is why this is such a rivalry.
3. Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: This is where students camp outside of the arena and party all night. In the morning they go in and party more. This is the best college rivalry in the country.
2. Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees: Another rivalry with a history of fights, the great bambino, and meeting often in the ALCS. Two teams that make trades often with eachother. Best rivalry in the MLB.
1. Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: This rivalry has a history, a present, and a future. Back when George Halas coached the Bears and Vince Lombardi coached the Packers, two great coaches, they wouldn't shake hands after the game. In the 60's through 80's there were songs and slogans made up about the other team. Tis rivalry is so big that not only the fans, but all the people of Illinois have a rivalry with those of Wisconsin. This is your number one rivalry.