The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 10: Coe vs Ovett
Two British runners, rarely in the same race, broke world records back and forth. Here is the Coe vs Ovett story, and what the ten greatest rivalries in sport have in common.
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The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 9: Yankees vs Red Sox
A star player sold, an 86-year curse and the greatest comeback in baseball history. Here is the story of the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.
The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 8: Evert vs Navratilova
Eighty matches, 60 finals and 15 years at the top. Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova built one of the longest and most respectful rivalries in sport.
The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 7: Borg vs McEnroe
Ice against fire. Björn Borg and John McEnroe played only 14 times, but their 1980 Wimbledon final and its famous tie-break remain among the greatest moments in tennis.
The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 6: The Ashes
It began with a joke obituary for English cricket in 1882. Here is the story of the Ashes, the tiny urn and the England vs Australia rivalry that has lasted more than 140 years.
The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 5: Magic vs Bird
From a college final in 1979 to three NBA Finals in the 1980s, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird lifted each other and basketball itself. Here is how rivals became friends.
The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 4: Senna vs Prost
Teammates, then enemies, then something close to friends. Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost produced Formula 1's most intense rivalry, decided twice by crashes at Suzuka.
The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 3: Real Madrid vs Barcelona
More than a football match, El Clásico carries history, identity and the biggest stars in the game. Here is how Real Madrid vs Barcelona became the world's most watched club rivalry.
The Greatest Rivalries in Sport, Part 2: Ali vs Frazier
Three fights, one bitter rivalry and a night in Manila neither man ever forgot. Here is the story of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.