Throughout our nation's glorious history, we have developed the cheeseburger, jet ski, all-you-can-eat buffet, and most importantly ass-kickin, sports rivalries. We at The Eagle are presenting, the Top 10 sports rivalries. The kind of rivalry where any fan wearing the visiting teams colors will most likely end up in the hospital.
10. New York Yankees vs. New York Mets The subway series dates back to 1941, when any of the three teams in New York (Giants, Dodgers, Yankees) at that time would meet in the postseason. This rivalry was rekindled in 1997 when Major League Baseball brought back interleague play that allowed the Mets and Yankees to meet in the regular season. In the 2000 World Series this rivalry exploded when Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens and Mets catcher Mike Piazza incited a bench-clearing brawl.
9. Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins Year after year the NFC East is fiercely close and competitive, leading to multiple rivalries within the confrence. The close proximity of these two teams and the rambunctous nature of fans from both sides leads to imminent lawless action.
8. Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche Ever since the Quebec Nordiques moved to Colorado in 1996, they have engaged in a heated rivalry with the Red Wings for dominance in the Western Conference.
7. The PGA vs. Tiger Woods Golf has long been seen as the white gentlemen's club of professional sports. Tiger Woods has put all the old men out in the pasture and brought more fans and diversity to the sport.
6. Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens One of the oldest known rivalries in professional sports, both teams date back to the early days of the NHL and have long been division rivals. The rivalry has hit a climax this year as they meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens This lovers' triangle is filled so much hate that it left Steelers fans heartbroken when the Browns moved to Baltimore. While the Steelers - Browns rivalry is one of respect, both teams have an intense hatred for the Ravens and former majority owner Art Modell.
4. Oakland Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers This battle of the bay erupts every three years during the regular season, when goth-ridden Raiders fans frighten the fondue-eating Niners fans to violence. This rivalry gained prowress when traitor and all-time great wide receiver Jerry Rice left San Francisco for Oakland.
3. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics This classic east-west rivalry game roots itself in the early '80s with championship games featuring Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
2. San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Giants - Dodgers originates from New York, when the Staten Island Scot Bobby Thomson hit the shot heard around the world to land the Giants in the 1956 World Series. This rivalry followed both teams to California and was at its peak during the mid-'80s and '90s when both teams fought year after year for the single NL West playoff berth.
1. New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox If you need an explanation, watch ESPN Classic for replays of the 2003 American League Championship.
