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Letters to Sports: UCLA-USC rivalry smack talk goes both ways

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on UCLA-USC smack talk, the Dodgers trying to acquire Juan Soto, LeBron James and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

The internal rivalries that will determine Trump’s policies on trade

The Republican candidate’s first presidential term was marked by infighting in the administration

World - Financial Times - October 31

Rivalry Games Raise the Stakes in N.F.L. Week 11

This week could be a turning point for a few division and conference races.

Sports - The New York Times - November 16

NBA Cup continues! Mavs survive, Warriors clinch; Celtics, Bucks win

The NBA Cup action continued Friday with one team already clinching its quarterfinal spot.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Biden suggests he'd like to smack 'macho guys' during final campaign stop

He made his final Harris campaign stop in his birthplace, Scranton, Pa.

Yankees vs Dodgers: The World Series' most frequent rivalry through the years

In the beginning, the World Series matchup of the Dodgers against the Yankees was a kind of charming intra-city showdown of two New York City boroughs, blue collar Brooklyn, equipped with a ...

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Cowboys vs. 49ers: Dak Prescott's comeback bid falls short as San Francisco holds off Dallas, 30-24

The 49ers have had their struggles too, but got back to 4-4 with the win. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are going the other way.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches

Ukraine’s Premier League is holding its first full season with fans present since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, with crowd sizes limited by the capacity of nearby bomb shelters

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Which is better, New York or LA? The epic rivalry will soon be settled

The Dodgers-Yankees World Series is giving the two cities a chance to do their favorite thing: obsess about themselves. The 2024 World Series has been a thrilling contest between baseball’s two ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Scandals, crashes & rivalries - eight dramatic F1 title battles

The 2024 title fight is getting heated between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris - here are eight other memorable championship battles.

Arsenal's title hopes hit by Newcastle as Premier League's unlikely rivalry deepens

Arsenal and Newcastle are at opposite ends of England, but a real rivalry has grown between them, with the Gunners' loss on Saturday the latest installment.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

China Braces for a New Era of U.S. Rivalry With Trump’s Return

Beijing is expecting more volatility and competition with the United States, though a lackluster economy may limit China’s options for pushing back.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Blizzards, cheerleader fights, the 'Answered Prayer' and more as BYU-Utah returns

Conference realignment has broken up some of college football's longest rivalries, but it's restarted one of the best in Utah-BYU.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Dublin awaits latest hit of Ireland-All Blacks rivalry

BBC Sport NI's Matt Gault looks ahead to the latest instalment of world rugby's newest and arguably most thrilling rivalry.

The new Ashes? How the rivalry between Australia and India is reaching new heights

Attendances and financial returns underpin Cricket Australia’s motivation to elevate this India series and present a blueprint for the future. Cricket Australia officials are hopeful of attracting ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Bezos, Musk rivalry heats up ahead of Trump’s second term

A social media spat between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos this week underscored a sharpening rivalry between two of the world’s richest men at a time when both are trying to grow their sprawling ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Will Johnson injury: Michigan expected to be without star CB for rivalry game vs. Michigan State

The Wolverines are likely to be without their star cornerback against the Spartans

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

WATCH: Fight breaks out between Michigan, Michigan State players as Wolverines kneel to seal rivalry win

A shoving match broke out as Michigan took a knee at the end of the annual game

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

The Hunt Report: Pass-catchers to watch as small-school conference rivalries kick into full gear

You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure do

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Florida-Georgia rivalry moving away from Jacksonville in 2026, 2027 while NFL stadium undergoes renovations

The historic rivalry has been played in Jacksonville all but two years since 1932

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Notre Dame vs. Navy will head to Gillette Stadium in 2026 season for 99th edition of rivalry game

The Fighting Irish will make their first ever trip to Foxborough, Massachusetts

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

USMNT, Mexico, Canada enter Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals with a chance to renew rivalries

This month's games will serve as a notable progress report on the 2026 World Cup host nations

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

NFL Week 11 scores: Taysom Hill's monster day powers Saints past Browns

Pittsburgh is finally playing its first division game, and it's a huge one against the rival Ravens.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

What N.F.L. Week 11’s Classic Rivalry Games Revealed About Potential Contenders

Sunday brought a few blowouts and some key missed kicks, but it was highlighted by the Packers surviving in Chicago and the Steelers outlasting the Ravens.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Chiefs-Bills rivalry: Here's what Patrick Mahomes said to Josh Allen after Kansas City's loss in Buffalo

Will we see Mahomes vs. Allen again this season?

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

2024 Army vs. Navy Game: Uniforms revealed for 125th meeting between Black Knights, Midshipmen

Army and Navy will each pay tribute to iconic fighting forces with roots in World War II

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

Rafael Nadal is heading into retirement after Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Ranking top-five moments in 49ers-Packers rivalry: Several epic individual efforts headline list

Few rivalries over the last 30 years have been as good as this one

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Texas QB Quinn Ewers hobbled by ankle injury, updates status ahead of rivalry game at Texas A&M

Ewers plans to play during the Longhorns' first game against Texas A&M since 2011

Sports - CBS Sports - 16 hours ago

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits

World - Financial Times - November 8

The risk from talking tough to Trump

Preparing fixed battle plans for a trade war with the US may not be the right approach

World - Financial Times - October 28

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on ArcBest, Air Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Gold Road Resources, Mineral Resources, Capricorn Metals and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Exxon, Enbridge and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.