From Kobe vs. Shaq to Brady vs. Manning, check out this look at the best individual rivalries from the world of sports.
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Kobe vs. Shaq has been the NBA's best matchup ever since the pair of superstars went from being must-see TV.Sports Rivalries - Kovalchuk vs. Crosby 4d624f
The on-ice battles between young NHL superstars Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins have the makings of one of the NHL's best rivalries. During one of their first matchups against each other, Crosby took a pair of slashing penalties for taking his stick to Kovalchuk. While Crosby was sitting in the penalty box, Kovalchuk scored one of his three goals of the night and promptly pointed to Crosby in a taunting manner. The talented Russian further stoked the flames by saying, "He took those stupid penalties all the time and he's an 18-year-old kid and he can't play like this. He started yapping at his teammates. He should play really hard tonight and try to do his best." Stay tuned, this rivalry's just getting started.Sports Rivalries - Serena vs. Venus 351r2j
The Grand Slam events. Give the edge to the younger sis.Sports Rivalries - Brady vs. Manning 3h2133
three Super Bowl victories and been named Super Bowl MVP twice. The pair haven't engaged in any heated trash talk, which always makes a good rivalry better - but they've had some great matchups on the field, including two playoff games. Despite great career numbers from Mr. Manning, Brady holds a 6-1 edge in games between the Pats and the Colts.Related Stories:
