Tag: rival
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Packers vs Bears: The NFL rival that started with a shutout in 1921
The rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears is a story that includes shutouts, ejections, cheeseheads and champions. Born from a 20-0 win in 1921, and further fueled by the first ejection in NFL history, the Packers and Bears remain one of the oldest rivalries in professional football. Why are the Packers…
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Yankees land Alex Verdugo in trade with AL East rival Red Sox
The New York Yankees struck a trade with their bitter AL East rival, the Boston Red Sox, to land star outfielder Alex Verdugo. The Yankees acquired Verdugo in exchange for right-handed pitchers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice, the team announced. ESPN first reported the deal. It’s just the eighth time since 1969 the…