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Pitt isn't the only team in need of an ACC rival. The good news in the ACC is that six teams -- Florida State, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Virginia and Virginia Tech already have rivalries in place should the ACC decide to reserve the fina...

One of the topics discussed at last week's ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Fla., was the idea of reserving the final week of the regular season for built-in rivalry games. There's only one problem: Pitt-West Virginia doesn't exist anymore. ...

This week in Four Downs, a Florida State assistant wins big by securing a commitment from a target of his previous school; their rival in Gainesville suffers a blow to its recruiting class; and a Notre Dame pledge heats up a family rivalry.

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Torin Yater-Wallace talks about Olympic pressure and rivalries in the halfpipe

I wasn't sure what to expect from the Iowa State faithful when I asked what their most important game in 2012 was, but I wasn't surprised to see a rivalry game against an average at best Iowa team earn 32 percent of the vote. The biggest earner, h...

David Ubben is talking Devonte Fields, rivalries, and recruiting trail in this week's Friday Four Downs in the Big 12....

Four Central Mass lacrosse programs will come together at Grafton High School this Friday night for a rivalry-fueled doubleheader, but more importantly to raise money for the Boston One Fund. Varsity action will begin at 5 p.m. when the host Graft...

If nothing else, that Donovan McNabb wants to retire as an Eagle should serve as definitive proof that "rivalries" in the NFL are a complete crock. McNabb's retirement doesn't represent some kind of cathartic grant of forgiveness on either side. Comi...

Michigan coach Brady Hoke discusses his comments about Notre Dame's decision to end its series with the Wolverines after the 2014 season and more on Thursday's Mike & Mike on ESPN Radio....

• Michigan coach Brady Hoke tells Greeny and Golic about his remarks regarding Notre Dame's decision to end its series with the Wolverines after the 2014 season, the rivalry with the Fighting Irish, the future of the Big Ten and more. Hoke -E...

Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night.

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. -- Miami and Florida once played an annual rivalry game, one that has only appeared intermittently over the past few years. The meeting between the two schools set for Sept. 7 could be the last one for a good, long while. Miami...

The Blackhawks and Red Wings will square off in the Western Conference semifinals, and in this week's TWSS, Sarah Spain explains why this final go-round will be one to remember.

BOSTON -- Let the hatred begin. While there may be mutual respect between the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers, don't be fooled by the gentlemen-like hockey mentality. This Eastern Conference semifinal series will be a fierce battle. Th...

At the ACC meetings in Florida on Tuesday, Pittsburgh AD Steve Pederson sounded optimistic about renewing a rivalry with Penn State, but the Panthers' biggest rivalry might continue to go unplayed for awhile. From colleague Brett McMurphy: While ...

Iman Shumpert will be examined by the New York Knicks' orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday before the team determines his status for Game 4.