51.   In five postseason games, the Lakers have been inconsistent.

52.   In seven postseason games this year, the Sabres have lost only once, to Philadelphia, in the first round.

53.   In those three seasons, the Mariners have won one postseason game.

54.   Instead of accepting the kickoff, he elected that the franchise would never again win a meaningful postseason game in this century.

55.   It assures them of a sixth straight playoff berth and at least one postseason game at Arrowhead Stadium.

56.   It may be even crazier if Gooden wins his first postseason game ever after being considered finished.

57.   It was, by the way, the last time they won a postseason game.

58.   Long was not invited to any postseason all-star games.

59.   Lautenberg said he will work toward tobacco-free postseason games.

60.   Maddux had pitched a major league record nine consecutive postseason games allowing two or fewer earned runs.