Why do some sports rivalries feel so personal?

[patoowardfan]

You ever notice how some rivalries in sports feel less like competition and more like a full-blown family feud? Like, why does a Yankees vs. Red Sox game or an El Clásico feel like life or death for the fans? What do you think makes a rivalry go beyond the field—history, geography, or just plain bad blood? I'd love to hear which rivalries you’re most passionate about and what makes them so intense for you!

 

[Lizamaison]

In an age where social media has become a dominant form of communication, do you believe that the quality of discourse has diminished? What are the implications of this shift on our understanding of truth and the spread of misinformation?