A post-game, postgame, or post-match show is a TV or

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presentation that occurs immediately after the live broadcast of a major

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. Contents may include: * replays of key moments in the game. *

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. * analysis of the game by

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s. * footage of celebrating or demoralized fans. * previews of the next game or series. * championship and/or MVP trophy presentations. Postgame shows are generally shorter and less structured than

pre-game show A pre-game, pregame, or pre-match show is a television or radio presentation that occurs immediately before the live broadcast of a major sporting event. They typically feature previews and analysis relating to upcoming games (either a larger fix ...

s, especially for national broadcasts. In many cases, especially in

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matchups, there may be virtually no post-game show at all. This is partially due to the unpredictability of the length of a typical sporting event, which can vary in length by a considerable amount depending on clock stoppages and overtime. The post-game show is expected to fill the gap between the end of the game and the start of regularly scheduled programming. A team's success may also portend whether a post-game show is detailed or merely a summary of the box score and highlights.

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