High Stakes and Fierce Sporting Rivalries this Weekend

This weekend offers a packed sports schedule with storylines that go beyond the scores. The Eagles and Chiefs clash in a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, testing both teams early in the season. Georgia’s visit to Tennessee could reshape the SEC title race, while West Ham and Spurs come together in a heated London derby. The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry adds postseason implications to a classic matchup, and the WNBA spotlight shines on the Aces-Storm showdown as both teams push for top playoff seeds.

This game is widely previewed as a must-watch because it’s a high-stakes Super Bowl LIX rematch, featuring top-tier quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, and carries playoff-level intensity early in the season. The Chiefs are under pressure to rebound from a surprising upset in Week 1, while the Eagles look to defend their championship credentials against a perennial contender.

SF: 3:30 PM | NYC: 6.30 PM | London: 11:30 PM | Tokyo: 7:30 AM 

Date: Sep 14

Stream: NFL+, regional broadcasts

Both teams are ranked in the top 15 nationally, making this the only meeting of ranked teams among major conferences this week. In this high-stakes game where the winner will be seen as a serious College Football Playoff contender, Georgia’s elite defense will take on Tennessee’s high-powered offense, with likely future NFL prospects in key positions.

SF: 12:30 PM | NYC: 3:30 PM | London: 8:30 PM | Tokyo: 4:30 AM 

Date: Sep 13

Stream: ABC

This is one of London’s most heated derbies, making for a passionate atmosphere and often dramatic matches, making this a highly anticipated clash this week. The recent head-to-heads have produced goals—each of the last three encounters saw two or more first-half goals, with both teams among the league’s best for first-half scoring.

SF: 9:30 AM | NYC: 12:30 PM | London: 5:30 PM | Tokyo: 1:30 AM

Date: Sep 13

Stream: Sky Sports

This is the league’s most storied matchup, with playoff implications nearly every year. This year, this rivalry matchup is crucial as both teams are separated by just half a game in the AL East standings and are chasing the first-place Toronto Blue Jays, making every contest in the three-game set vital for playoff hopes

SF: 10:05 PM | NYC: 1:05 PM | London: 6:05 PM | Tokyo: 2:05 AM 

Date: Sep 13

Stream: MLB.tv, regional sports networks

This series is highlighted by Jewell Loyd’s revenge storyline, as she faces her former team after the Storm traded her to the Aces last offseason, plus the fact that Las Vegas enters riding a 16-game winning streak and is favored to win the title.

SF: 6:30 PM | NYC: 9:30 PM | London: 2:30 AM | Tokyo: 10:30 AM

Date: Sep 14

Stream: ESPN, WNBA League Pass

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