postgame

adjective post·game \ ˌpōst-ˈgām \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

Definition of postgame

: occurring after a game

postgame interviews

postgame analysis

Fans who go to the games and postgame parties certainly have a good time.
—Paul Zimmerman

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Recent Examples of postgame from the Web

The federation’s president, Slavisa Kokeza, and Serbia’s coach, Mladen Krstajic, were fined 5,000 Swiss francs for postgame comments critical of FIFA and the match’s referee.

— andrew das, New York Times, "Xhaka and Shaqiri Are Fined, Not Suspended, by FIFA," 25 June 2018
The $40 package includes a ticket to the game, Sun Pride T-shirt, access to the postgame panel and postgame pool party at the Mohegan Sun Pool, where players will be available to sign autographs.

— kelli stacy, courant.com, "Connecticut Sun To Host Pride Night In July," 11 June 2018
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis and hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh gave their perspectives this morning on the criticism levied toward Davis by Hall of Famer Jim Palmer on the team's postgame show Wednesday.

— jon meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles' Chris Davis responds, says he's 'disappointed' at Hall of Famer Jim Palmer's criticism," 24 May 2018
Those were the many postgame emotions of a Louisville team that needed to beat Virginia Tech, and did, in a 75-68 victory on Saturday at Cassell Coliseum.

— jeff greer, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville's win at Virginia Tech 'a relief' that boosts NCAA Tournament hopes," 24 Feb. 2018
Anthony Slater of The Athletic captured the postgame pay-up between Turner and Green: Evan Turner comes calling for his $100 mid Draymond Green interview after Ohio State's win over Michigan State and gets his money!!

— sean meagher, OregonLive.com, "Watch: Trail Blazers' Evan Turner collects $100 bet from Draymond Green during postgame interview," 15 Feb. 2018
The Big 12 has fined Texas Tech $25,000 for its handling of the postgame court-storming after the Red Raiders’ victory over then-No.

— blair kerkhoff, kansascity, "Big 12 fines Texas Tech $25,000 for court storming | The Kansas City Star," 15 Jan. 2018
James, as was expected, gave little information about his future during his postgame press conference.

— aj neuharth-keusch, USA TODAY, "NBA players waste no time recruiting LeBron James after Finals sweep," 9 June 2018
The longtime SportsCenter and Outside the Lines reporter repeatedly asked an increasingly frustrated James the same questions about the mishap, causing the NBA superstar to pull up and walk out on the postgame press conference.

— rob tornoe, Philly.com, "Joel Embiid mocks J.R. Smith's blunder; LeBron James has some words for an ESPN reporter," 1 June 2018

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