Counting Down The Top 30 Sports Rivalries Of All Time
#28. Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (College Football):
How could a fan not enjoy a heated matchup known as Bedlam? These in-state foes first met in 1904 and the history of its nickname has never really been made clear, though the first bedlam reference was in 1917. Oklahoma has dominated this series, made juicier by the fact both play in the Big 12 Conference.
#27. Manchester United-Liverpool FC (British Soccer):
The cities were economic rivals long before the football clubs got after each other. They first played in 1894. Both are extremely popular at home and internationally.
Forbes deemed Manchester United the second most valuable sports franchise in the world behind the Dallas Cowboys. Seems like everyone wants a piece of Man U, though. Including Manchester City.
#26. Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens (NHL):
As two of the Original Six NHL franchises, they’ve got a natural antipathy. And they’re based in Canada’s two largest cities. First played in 1917. The two also met five times in the Stanley Cup finals. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
