If you are to watch one game this morning, let it be Newcastle v. Sunderland

Yes, we know Sundays are reserved for NFL Football. Yes, I know this is AMERICA and we are still reeling over a World Series finish that has left me scratching my head (I agree with the call, but what a bad way to end a game), but if you want to see passion and two teams that really, really dislike each other, turn on NBC Sports and watch Newcastle and Sunderland.

I'm not even promoting my team! Chelsea is playing Man City. It's going to be a doozy as well. But the Tyne-Wear derby is going to provide you an amazing atmosphere and a heck of a game.

Granted, both teams are struggling, Newcastle is 10th with 11 points, Sunderland, desperate for its first win, is at the bottom of the table with one point in eight games.

Keep an eye on the touchline as well. Gus Poyet has just taken over for Paolo Di Canio and he gets his new team's biggest rival. Welcome to the big show Gus.

You think Jets-Pats, Yanks-Sox and any kind of California sports fans (because they're irrational and uneducated and just stab people for the heck of it) is bad? Wait til you see these guys. It's starting now, 9:30 AM.