Sports at the local level is in transition as we head through the offseason period for all of our local high school programs.

There are camps galore that carry us through the month of June and a few events to advance us through the month of July, but action-packed sports highlights are at a minimum until the new school year begins.

Let’s start this column off with a look at some thoughts about the NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup Finals, referee shortages and perhaps, the friendliest out in Major Leagu...