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Adam Zielonka

azielonka@washingtontimes.com

Adam Zielonka was a sports reporter for The Washington Times.

Articles by Adam Zielonka

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson is seen during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Capitals preach consistency at halfway point of season

The Washington Capitals lead the Metropolitan Division at the halfway mark of the season. Looking ahead to the second half, some Capitals players think their biggest goal should be to play more consistently.

January 7, 2019
Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks Lamar Jackson (8) and Joe Flacco walk onto the field before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Joe Flacco hands Ravens off to the rookie

M&T Bank Stadium booed rookie Lamar Jackson early in the fourth quarter, but the Baltimore Ravens stuck with him in a game that likely marked the end of Joe Flacco's 11-year Ravens career.

January 6, 2019
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is assisted to his feet after a play in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lamar Jackson comeback falls short

The Los Angeles Chargers neutralized Lamar Jackson for three quarters and staved off a late comeback Sunday to eliminate Baltimore Ravens with a 23-17 win.

January 6, 2019
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) hands off to teammate running back Gus Edwards (35) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Ravens’ cast of characters leads an unexpected playoff push

Perhaps the Ravens are not the typical Hollywood underdog after December, when they proved they could hold their own against the conference's best teams and won the AFC North in the last game of the regular season. But as the No. 4 seed, they'd be a dark horse choice to make a deep playoff run.

January 3, 2019
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Game

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will miss the NHL's All-Star Game in San Jose, California, later this month because he wants to use the time to rest.

January 2, 2019