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Adam Zielonka

azielonka@washingtontimes.com

Adam Zielonka was a sports reporter for The Washington Times.

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Spectators watch the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The half-century home sellout streak is over for the Washington Redskins. The announced attendance of 57,013 for Washington’s 21-9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday was about 25,000 short of the 82,000 capacity listed in the team's 2018 media guide. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Redskins hype up Cowboys game with ticket contest, special attractions

A pregame concert and a halftime marching band show are some of the distinct elements coming to this Sunday's game between the Washington Redskins and long-hated rival Dallas Cowboys.

October 16, 2018

In this May 1, 2017, file photo, people wait in line to enter the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Cultural on the National Mall in Washington. After a firestorm of controversy, the museum has removed a "whiteness" graphic that ascribed traits such as "hard work," "self-reliance," "delayed gratification," being on time, and politeness to "white culture." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Cowboys to visit African American history museum after Redskins game

After the Dallas Cowboys play the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field this Sunday, they'll stay in the Washington, D.C., area an extra day to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. "It means so much to the players but also the National Football League and our game," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said.

October 16, 2018

Washington Wizards recently acquired center Dwight Howard speaks during a news conference in Washington, Monday, July 23, 2018. Howard, an eight-time All-Star, averaged 16.6 points per game and 12.5 rebounds last season with the Charlotte Hornets. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Dwight Howard fully practices with Wizards for first time

Wizards fans can hope that Howard will play in Thursday's season opener against the Miami Heat, but he and Scott Brooks said it is too early to tell.

October 15, 2018

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill strikes a pose as he warms up before an NFL football game, Sunday against the New England Patriots, Oct. 14, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) ** FILE **

New England Patriots ban fan who threw beer at Tyreek Hill

After one of his three touchdowns, Hill ran up to the first row behind the end zone and was greeted by Patriots fans flipping him the middle finger. One then threw his beer at Hill's face.

October 15, 2018

In this Nov. 5, 2017, photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith, left, talks with head coach Dirk Koetter before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans. The Bucs' defensive woes have put the heat on coordinator Mike Smith, a former head coach of the Falcons. But head coach Dirk Koetter has resisted calls to make a change. "Every week, every game, it's way bigger than any one guy," Koetter said. "It's never all one person's fault and it's never all one person's credit." (AP Photo/Butch Dill) **FILE**

Buccaneers fire defensive coordinator Mike Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing to oust defensive coordinator Mike Smith, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

October 15, 2018

In this Aug. 27, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins' DeAngelo Hall stands on the field as players warm up for a preseason NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Redskins in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File) **FILE**

Josh Norman and DeAngelo Hall are ‘friends again’ after postgame conversation

NBC Sports Washington brought Josh Norman and DeAngelo Hall together after the Washington Redskins beat the Carolina Panthers 23-17, thanks in large part to Norman's performance.

October 15, 2018

D.C. United's Wayne Rooney takes a free kick against the Montreal Impact during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

DC United move into playoff position with 1-0 win over FC Dallas

The story of DC United's 2018 comeback felt a lot more real after Saturday night's result.

October 14, 2018

Denver Broncos fans show support in Sports Authority Field at Mile High stadium for the start of the AFC Championship NFL football game as the Broncos host the New England Patriots in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rams-Broncos game will deal with October snow

While it's just recently cooled down in the Washington area and settled into fall temperatures, winter has come to Denver.

October 14, 2018

FILE - In this April 14, 2017, file pool photo, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez turns to look in the direction of the jury as he reacts to his acquittal for the murder in the 2012 deaths of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, at Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. Hernandez's murder conviction for the previous killing of Odin Lloyd was dismissed after Hernandez was found hanging in his cell several days later. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently announced it will take up Hernandez's case and examine the legal principle under which courts typically erase convictions of defendants who die before their direct appeals can be heard. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, Pool) ** FILE **

Aaron Hernandez was sexually abused as a child, had gay romance in high school

The former New England Patriots is the subject of a new investigative series by the Boston Globe's Spotlight team.

October 14, 2018

Minnesota Vikings' Linval Joseph runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) ** FILE **

‘Madden’ boosts Linval Joseph’s speed rating after ‘fat man touchdown’

Everyone was surprised when Joseph turned on the jets and sprinted for a touchdown. The makers of "Madden NFL 19" took notice, too.

October 12, 2018

In this Oct. 13, 1989, file photo, former Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker smiles as he is introduced at a news conference to announce the trade of five players and seven draft choices by the Minnesota Vikings for the leading NFC rusher, in Bloomington, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) ** FILE **

Herschel Walker calls for CNN to take Don Lemon off air

Former NFL running back Herschel Walker characterized a recent CNN segment about Kanye West's support of Donald Trump as "despicable."

October 11, 2018

Ann McKee, director Boston University's center for research into the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, addresses an audience on the school's campus Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 about the study of NFL football player Aaron Hernandez's brain, projected on a screen behind, in Boston. McKee says Hernandez suffered severe damage to parts of the brain that play an important role in memory, impulse control and behavior. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

CTE researchers seek to study more female brains

"We have large gaps in the number of women's brains we've collected," Ann McKee said.

October 11, 2018

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Evgeny Kuznetsov is fueled by joy, not ambition

"To be MVP, you have to work hard 365 (days) in a year, but I'm not ready for that," Kuznetsov said.

October 11, 2018

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Jay Gruden on the hot seat? Ask Vegas oddsmakers

If you've ever wanted to bet on the job stability of NFL head coaches, you're in luck.

October 11, 2018

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan reacts after Iowa received a technical foul call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. Maryland won 91-73. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Anthony Cowan, Maryland guard, named to Preseason All-Big Ten team

Cowan, a rising junior, led Maryland with 15.8 points, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game in 2017-18.

October 11, 2018

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie, left, collides with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Capitals beat Golden Knights in Stanley Cup rematch

The Washington Capitals used a dominant night from their defense and their top line to defeat the Golden Knights once more.

October 10, 2018

Montreal skyline, with Old Montreal in the foreground, as seen from the Parc olympique de Montréal across the St. Joseph River. (The Washington Times)

Montreal announces plans to attract NBA expansion franchise

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told the Montreal group the league currently has no plans to expand, but it's not going to stop the city from trying.

October 10, 2018

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough, right, reacts as New York Mets' Michael Conforto (30) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ** FILE **

Nationals trade for reliever Kyle Barraclough

The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for international slot value.

October 10, 2018

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick talks to the media at a news conference an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) ** FILE **

Colin Kaepernick files to trademark likeness for commercial use

Colin Kaepernick has filed for a trademark for a likeness of his face and hair, through his company, Inked Flash.

October 10, 2018

Elena Delle Donne of the United States drives the ball during the Women's basketball World Cup semi final match between Belgium and the U.S.A. in Tenerife, Spain, Saturday Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo Andres Gutierrez) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne talks entrepreneurship, wage gap in Uninterrupted interview

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne discussed her battle with Lyme disease and numerous off-the-court interests with Maverick Carter.

October 10, 2018