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Adam Zielonka

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Adam Zielonka was a sports reporter for The Washington Times.

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Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) won't battle on the ice with the Blues' Brayden Schenn on Tuesday due to the coronavirus pandemic forcing the season to be suspended. However, fans will be able see a videogame version of the contest as NBC Sports Washington airs an “NHL20” simulation between the two teams at the same time as the original faceoff. (Associated Press)

Gaming comes to fill the sports void for Wizards, Capitals, NASCAR

The Capitals and Wizards are believed to be the first teams in the four major sports leagues to air video game simulations of previously scheduled games on their regional sports network. It's one of two primary efforts coming out of Monumental Sports and Entertainment to provide fans a respite of entertainment amid the coronavirus pandemic.

March 23, 2020
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Tom Brady, Buccaneers deal officially done

A few days after reports broke that he was heading to Florida in the first free agency of his career, Tom Brady has officially signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced.

March 20, 2020
This Sept. 16, 2013, file photo shows the ESPN logo prior to an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Cincinnati. ESPN is reminding employees of the network's policy to avoid talking about politics after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments and ESPN itself on the air this week. (AP Photo/David Kohl, File)

ESPN brings back ‘The Ocho’ with all major sports on hold

With a dearth of new sports programming to air due to the coronavirus pandemic shutting down pro leagues and college tournaments, on March 22 ESPN is bringing back The Ocho, its day-long lineup of weird and "seldom seen" sports.

March 19, 2020