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Adam Zielonka

azielonka@washingtontimes.com

Adam Zielonka was a sports reporter for The Washington Times.

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UNC Wilmington's C.J. Bryce, right, dribbles up court against College of Charleston's Grant Riller, left, during the first half of an NCAA college championship basketball game in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, S.C., Monday, March 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Mic Smith) ** FILE **

CAA men’s basketball tournament likely to move to Mystics’ new arena

The Colonial Athletic Association's men's basketball tournament is expected to be held at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington starting in 2020, the Charleston Post and Courier reported Sunday.

June 18, 2018

At Stable, a restaurant and bar in Washington, D.C., a crowd of Switzerland fans watch the Swiss men's national soccer team take on Brazil in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup on Sunday, June 17, 2018. (Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Washington D.C. bars see World Cup boom despite U.S.’s absence

The United States failed to qualify for this World Cup, but in a multicultural city like Washington D.C., soccer fans are still soaking in the tournament en masse. Some new pop-up bars will screen every match, while other long-standing establishments already have their allegiances to countries like England, Germany and Mexico.

June 17, 2018

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie waves while holding his daughter Lyla Oshie during a Stanley Cup NHL hockey victory parade, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) ** FILE **

Capitals reflect on their families ahead of Father’s Day

It's fitting that the first holiday on the calendar after the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory is Father's Day. Many Capitals players have young families, and Alex Ovechkin will become the newest father on the team later this year.

June 14, 2018

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, holds up the Stanley Cup for fans to see during the NHL hockey team's Stanley Cup victory celebration at the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin to bring Stanley Cup to Georgetown hospital, Fort Dupont Ice Arena

Alex Ovechkin and Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis will bring the Stanley Cup to the Arlington County Police Department, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Fort Dupont Ice Arena on Friday, the team announced.

June 14, 2018

Washington Capitals' Devante Smith-Pelly (25) battles with Jay Beagle, left, during a face off during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ** FILE **

Capitals free agents like Carlson, Beagle hopeful to return

Jay Beagle, a fan favorite, might have to wait his turn as the Washington Capitals sort out what to do with their other UFAs and RFAs. General manager Brian MacLellan is also considering trading Philipp Grubauer.

June 14, 2018

Nationals owners Ted and Mark Lerner take in the atmosphere after Washington clinched the National League East Division title at Nationals Park on Monday night. Ted Lerner became the managing principal owner of the franchise in May 2006. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Ted Lerner steps down as Nationals’ managing principal owner

Ted Lerner has stepped down as the managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals, and his son, Mark D. Lerner, has been named to the role in his place.

June 14, 2018

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz speaks to the media, Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. The Capitals will host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday night in Washington. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz in talks with Capitals about contract extension

Barry Trotz told reporters Wednesday that he wants to return as head coach of the Washington Capitals, and he is talking with general manager Brian MacLellan about a contract extension.

June 13, 2018

A cheerleader carries a Maryland state flag during an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Northwestern in College Park, Md., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Maryland offensive lineman Jordan McNair dies two weeks after hospitalization

Jordan McNair, a member of the University of Maryland football team, died Wednesday.

June 13, 2018

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, holds up the Stanley Cup during the NHL hockey team's Stanley Cup victory celebration at the National Mall, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) ** FILE **

Capitals’ Stanley Cup parade draws fans from far and wide to celebrate

More than 100,000 fans swarmed the city for the Washington Capitals' triumphant Stanley Cup parade to celebrate with the team and revisit the unbridled joy of the championship the team clinched last week.

June 12, 2018

The 2018 Washington Capitals pose for their official team photo with the Stanley Cup (center) at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Capitals pose for official Stanley Cup photo

A few hours before Tuesday's parade near the National Mall, the Washington Capitals had a bit of business to take care of. The team posed for their official Stanley Cup photo at Capital One Arena.

June 12, 2018

Braden Holtby (left) and Alex Ovechkin (center) of the Washington Capitals appear with the Stanley Cup on "The Tonight Show" with host Jimmy Fallon (right) on Monday, June 11, 2018. (Video screenshot via YouTube / "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon")

Ovechkin, Holtby help Jimmy Fallon do Stanley Cup keg stand

Alex Ovechkin and Braden Holtby took the Stanley Cup from Washington to New York to keep the party going on the set of "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon.

June 12, 2018

Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot is hoisted before Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Capitals’ Stanley Cup parade has a little of everything

The Washington Capitals will be the focal point of Tuesday's Stanley Cup parade in the streets of Washington, but they won't be the only ones in on the fun.

June 11, 2018

Everton's Wayne Rooney, right, in close action with Newcastle goalie to score his side's first goal of the game, during their English Premier League soccer match at St James' Park in Newcastle, England, Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP) ** FILE **

What to know about Wayne Rooney’s likely transfer to D.C. United

Wayne Rooney, the English national team's longtime captain and all-time leading goal-scorer, is nearly assured to move stateside to play for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. Here's a primer on every angle of the likely transaction.

June 11, 2018

In this photo taken on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, Iran's team players, back row from left, Alireza Beiranvand, Ramin Rezaeian, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Mohammad Ansari, Morteza Pouraliganji, Saeid Ezatolahi and front row from left, Ehsan Hajsafi, Vahid Amiri, Reza Ghoochannejhad, Milad Mohammadi, Ashkan Dejagah pose for the team photo before the 2018 Russia World Cup Group A qualifying soccer match against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) ** FILE **

Nike won’t supply Iran World Cup team with cleats due to U.S. sanctions

Nike has canceled an agreement to be the official footwear supplier of the Iranian national soccer team for the 2018 World Cup due to U.S. sanctions against the country.

June 11, 2018

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie hoists the Stanley Cup after the Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Capitals’ Stanley Cup parade: Everything you need to know

The Washington Capitals will be honored for their Stanley Cup victory with a parade Tuesday starting at 11 a.m. in the city.

June 11, 2018

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, lifts the Stanley Cup while in a box suite during a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Capitals party with Stanley Cup all around Washington

The Washington Capitals are partying with the Stanley Cup like there's no tomorrow, as if the weight of a franchise's championship futility was lifted off each individual player's shoulders. Can you blame them?

June 10, 2018

Washington Capitals rookie defenseman Madison Bowey (No. 22) celebrates after the Capitals won the Stanley Cup on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / Washington Times)

Capitals’ black aces take in Stanley Cup win

Not every player celebrating the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory Thursday played in any recent games.

June 8, 2018

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates as the Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals to win the Stanley Cup Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Alex Ovechkin wins Conn Smythe Trophy on top of Stanley Cup

After the Washington Capitals finished off the Vegas Golden Knights and won the 2018 Stanley Cup on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy for the most valuable player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

June 7, 2018

Members of the Washington Capitals celebrate as they defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals to win the Stanley Cup Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington Capitals win Stanley Cup in instant classic Game 5

The Washington Capitals won the 2018 Stanley Cup four games to one over the Vegas Golden Knights in a Game 5 for the ages.

June 7, 2018

In this Jan. 11, 2018, file photo, riders wait to board as others depart a Metro train in the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station in Washington. Washington's Metro system has become internationally synonymous with delays, breakdowns and smoke-filled tunnels. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Monumental Sports and Entertainment paying for extra Metro service Thursday

Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the group that owns the Washington Capitals, is sponsoring an extra hour of Metro service Thursday night to accommodate fans going to the Capitals' Game 5 watch party at Capital One Arena.

June 7, 2018