Rivalries propel athletes into superstardom, transform leagues, and redefine mainstream culture. Joe v Max; Wilt v Bill; Ali v Frazier; Magic v Bird; and Serena v Venus were compelling rivalries in which the antagonists pushed each other to excel at the highest level on the world’s greatest stages.
When the South Carolina Gamecocks and Iowa Hawkeyes face off in the NCAA Women’s Final Four on Friday night, fans will witness a battle that has the potential to become the next great sports rivalry of this generation.
