Adam Zielonka

Adam Zielonka is a sports reporter for The Washington Times covering the D.C. area's professional and college teams. He previously worked for The Capital in Annapolis, Md. A New Jersey native, he graduated from DeSales University and earned his master's at the University of Maryland. Zielonka can be reached at [email protected].

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Articles by Adam Zielonka

Week 2 fantasy football stars, early edition

Did your fantasy team start any of the following players? If so, you're probably rolling in points right now. Published September 16, 2018

'Here we go again': Capitals return to ice with target on their backs

The discussion around the Washington Capitals at training camp was a mixture of how they will stay motivated now that they've won a Stanley Cup and how the short summer will affect their conditioning. Published September 16, 2018

Titans use trick play to score with Marcus Mariota out

The Tennessee Titans' first touchdown was created not by starting quarterback Blaine Gabbert, but by safety Kevin Byard on a trick play from the punt formation. Published September 16, 2018

Carson Wentz could be back for Eagles in Week 3: Report

The Philadelphia Eagles may have their franchise quarterback back on the field this time next week. Published September 16, 2018

Aaron Rodgers listed as active for Packers vs. Vikings

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is listed as active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Published September 16, 2018

Joey Bosa, Chargers defensive end, out until October: Report

Los Angeles Chargers star defensive end Joey Bosa will not get his 2018 season started anytime soon. Published September 16, 2018

Josh Gordon could be traded, prefers Cowboys and 49ers

The news about Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been coming at a furious pace since Saturday night. Published September 16, 2018

Urban Meyer: 'I apologize for the perception that I don't' respect women

Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer said he should have fired Zach Smith and apologized for the "perception" that he doesn't take domestic violence seriously in an exclusive interview with ESPN's Tom Rinaldi that aired Sunday morning. Published September 16, 2018

Alex Ovechkin's new motto: 'Not suck back-to-back'

Friday's Washington Capitals media day marked almost one year to the day that Alex Ovechkin said, "We're not going to be suck this year." Published September 14, 2018

Capitals GM MacLellan calls Orpik trade 'above board' after NHL review

MacLellan said the NHL "put us through a thorough questioning." Published September 14, 2018

People keep asking T.J. Oshie to drink beers through his shirt

Goalie Braden Holtby and forward T.J. Oshie said at the Capitals' 2018 media day Friday that the team's party attitude became exaggerated in the public via social media. Published September 14, 2018

With young talent in fold, Mystics believe window still open for title

If this were the NBA, the Washington Mystics' front office might be making calls to players of Kawhi Leonard's caliber right now. But they're in a position to stay atop the league now that the franchise's most successful season to date is in the books. Published September 13, 2018