Possible Clues:

• Taunting exchange during the game
• Court insults
• Taunting exchange on the field
• Sports ploy
• Intimidation attempt
• Court tactic
• *Dis (note each starred answer's first word!)
• Take pregame shots?
• Taunting words for opponents, and a hint to the starts of 17-, 22-, 56- and 62-Across
• Taunting exchange between players