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unusual facts about sports rivalry



Clásico Moderno

Clásico Moderno (lit. Modern classic) is a Spanish term used in some Latin American countries to refer to a sports rivalry.

Milwaukee Cup

Cup matches since 2006 have taken on a heightened sense of rivalry due to Louis Bennett's acceptance of the head coaching position at Marquette.

Roy McDonough

During his period in charge, McDonough stoked the bitter rivalry with Martin O'Neill's Wycombe Wanderers that had developed during both clubs' time in non-league's 'top flight', culminating in the dramatic promotion season of 1991–1992 when Colchester advanced into Division Four on the last day via a superior goal difference.


see also

Battle of the Bay

Bay Bridge Series, a sports rivalry around the San Francisco Bay in the United States