Friendship is great—just not on the field. In an era where players swap jerseys, share tips, and hug it out during warmups, have we lost the edge that made rivalries legendary? From Paul Skenes giving advice to a future no-hitter opponent, to memories of Reggie Miller battles and Mike Caldwell’s all-or-nothing loyalty, this piece explores whether sports are better when players don’t like each other. Nostalgia, competition, and a little bad blood might be exactly what the game