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Adam Zielonka

azielonka@washingtontimes.com

Adam Zielonka was a sports reporter for The Washington Times.

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Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), from the Czech Republic, shoots for a goal during the second period against the New Jersey Devils in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

Jakub Vrana, Capitals try to spark slumping power play

The Washington Capitals' power play, a clear strength on paper, has hit a midseason rut, as it seems to do every year. Todd Reirden took a rather large corrective measure by making a personnel change: Jakub Vrana played on the No. 1 power play unit for the first time.

January 12, 2020
James Madison defensive lineman John Daka (7), right, and linebacker Dimitri Holloway (2) celebrate after making a sack during the first half of a quarterfinal game against Northern Iowa in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoffs in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP) ** FILE **

James Madison enters FCS title game with a growing football tradition

James Madison coach Curt Cignetti likes to use Alabama analogies to discuss the Dukes' football tradition. In Saturday's FCS title game, the Virginia program has an opportunity to build on its own growing football heritage and clinch their second national title in four years.

January 9, 2020
Georgetown's Mac McClung (2) celebrates after making a basket against Oklahoma State during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP) ** FILE **

Mac McClung, Georgetown grab first Big East win over St. John’s

In terms of the NCAA's two-season-old NET metric, created as a replacement for the RPI rankings that college hoops diehards used to recite around March, Georgetown entered Wednesday's game ranked 58th in the country while Big East rival St. John's was ranked 57th.

January 8, 2020
Maryland forward Donta Scott reacts after scoring a three point basket against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Anthony Cowan, No. 12 Maryland handle No. 11 Ohio State

It didn't feel like the University of Maryland was on winter break Tuesday with a fellow conference power visiting. Current and former students alike were treated to the Terrapins' most important win of the season.

January 7, 2020
Baylor head coach Matt Rhule speaks during Big 12 Conference NCAA college football media day Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David Kent) ** FILE **

Matt Rhule hired as Panthers coach

The Carolina Panthers are hiring Baylor coach Matt Rhule to fill their head coaching vacancy after firing Ron Rivera midseason, reports said Tuesday morning.

January 7, 2020