Jun 12th, 2008 · If you want to watch Thursday's NBA Finals game, you can turn on the TV or plunk down tens of thousands of dollars for a seat to watch it in person at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The storied Lakers-Celtics rivalry and Father's Day are among factors driving up ticket prices.
Jun 6th, 2008 · The NBA's most storied rivalry is back in a big way as the Boston Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers in the finals. The match-up has hoops fans reminiscing about the old days, but there's plenty of star power in the current series.
Jun 5th, 2008 · The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready for a legendary match-up Thursday night. The meeting echoes back to 1987, the year that the Lakers and Celtics last battled for the conference title at a time when the NBA finals still drew large television audiences.
Jun 4th, 2008 · A great rivalry resumes Thursday when the Boston Celtics meet the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA championship. It will be the 11th time these teams have played for the title. Commentator Frank Deford says it's nice to see history repeated.
Apr 18th, 2008 · Two longtime friends who represented the United States in whitewater slalom kayaking at the 2004 Olympics now have to compete against each other for the lone spot available for Beijing. Brett Heyl and Scott Parsons say they have agreed not to let the rivalry affect their friendship.
Jan 20th, 2008 · A look at the specifics of Saturday's Democratic caucuses and the close contest between Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama. Expect the intense rivalry to continue.
Nov 23rd, 2007 · College football's oldest rivalry west of the Mississippi River has polarized Kansas City, Mo. When the University of Kansas plays the University of Missouri Saturday night, they could be playing for a shot at college football's national championship.
Nov 21st, 2007 · College football is a game of regional rivalries, tradition and remarkable fan loyalty. All of which is evident in extreme form in the Southeastern Conference. Here, a primer on the conference and its culture.