In sports, rivalries are like no other. People will go as far as avoiding being friends with other people if they're in favor of a rival team. One rivalry considered among the best in sports, specifically baseball, is between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

With NHL hockey finally starting back up this month, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on one of sport's greatest thrills: rivalries. Few things ignite the ice like a rivalry game, as the roar of the crowd fills the arena with passion. These unforgettable matches are built upon years of history, drama, and competitiveness. Among the many rivalries across the league, these two stand out as much-watch matches to look out for this upcoming season.

Rivalries, we love them, and we can’t wait to see our favorite rivalries going at it head to head.

This past weekend was huge for New York sports from NBA playoffs to a heated MLB rivalry.

From the SEC to the Pac-12 and the Women’s College World Series, here are some rivalries that carry decades of history.