playoffs

Penalty minutes exist within hockey to punish dangerous plays during the game, but some actions require a sterner response, such as a fine or suspension. During the playoffs, these consequences are doled out conservatively.

“Lakers in four,” they said. “It’s only 0-1, we can come back,” they said. But when 0-1 in playoff basketball becomes 0-3, it’s almost a given that the LakeShow is a no-go.

The National League Division Series saw the Dodgers take on their division rivals last week — where they were only able to get one win against the Padres in LA.

Now we have a football league that fills in the gap and provides an opportunity for football fans to watch the sport at a different time of the year in the summer.

A reflection on how the NBA Playoffs influence personal relationships with basketball.

The matchup everyone has been waiting for, the battle of Los Angeles. Lakers vs. Clippers. LeBron vs. Kawhi. Who will reign supreme?

There will be baseballs hit into the stands and there will be baseballs that never touch a bat because the pitcher so wills it. Some things about baseball will never change, but these baseballs and the teams that hit the most of them will certainly be remembered for years to come.