The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism

The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism prepares students to be innovators and leaders in all facets of sports media. The center’s unique, experiential curriculum and public programs elevate and amplify discussion of race, gender, politics and the world — just as Shirley Povich did each morning in The Washington Post.

Rodney McLeod, the Philadelphia Eagles starting safety, was a standout player at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. He told reporters at the Super Bowl Opening Night event Monday that the culture at DeMatha taught him that “Hard work does pay off.” Capital News Service photo by Kyle Melnick.
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Experience at Maryland high school propelled Rodney McLeod to Super Bowl

Rodney McLeod, the Philadelphia Eagles starting safety, never came off the field at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, starring as a cornerback, wide receiver and kick returner.

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At FedEx Field, does Washington have home field advantage?

A generation ago, Washington’s was one of the NFL’s best teams. Even for diehard fans of the team, tickets for home games at FedEx Field and RFK Stadium were hard to find. Now, on fall Sundays, it’s not unusual to see thousands of fans wearing colors other than burgundy and gold at FedEx field, cheering on the visiting team.

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“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 12: Season finale, NFL recap, Ohtani and more

This is the 12th episode and season finale of Capital News Service’s sports podcast, “WAR on Hot Takes,” with Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka.

Alex Ovechkin recorded four points against Chicago Wednesday, including a primary assist on Nicklas Backstrom's first-period goal. Photo courtesy Ben Sumner/Capitals Outsider.com.
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Capitals’ first line dominates in 6-2 win over Blackhawks

The Capitals’ top line accounted for three goals in a four-minute span late in the first period Wednesday, propelling Washington to a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena.

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Despite fast start, Alex Ovechkin still trails all-time hat trick leaders

With his third hat trick of the season Saturday, Alex Ovechkin is quickly climbing the list of all-time hat trick leaders.

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Deep pass struggles doom Flacco in worst season of career

Joe Flacco is having the worst season of his career, ranking as one of the league’s worst passers in 2017, a Capital News Service analysis found. This can be attributed, in part, to his reluctance to throw passes deep down field, an early-career trademark that helped him win a Super Bowl in 2012.

Washington, Baltimore bid for 2026 World Cup matches

Maryland’s two NFL stadiums could be the sites of FIFA World Cup matches come 2026, and executives in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are working to make that happen.

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Carlson’s two-point night lifts Capitals over Penguins

John Carlson registered his second two-point game in three contests in the Capitals’ 4-1 win against Pittsburgh at Capital One Arena Friday.

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“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 10: Hot take rebuttal, Jay Gruden coaching tree, Ravens midseason report

This is the 10th episode of Capital News Service’s sports podcast, “WAR on Hot Takes,” with Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka.

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“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 9: Kevin Blackistone in studio, MLB walk up music, Knight Commission meeting

This is the ninth episode of Capital News Service’s sports podcast, “WAR on Hot Takes,” with Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka.