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Data Stories
Major League Baseball players prefer hip-hop songs to get pumped up

Hundreds of Major League Baseball players enter the game to the sound of hip-hop, the most popular genre for MLB walk up songs, a Capital News Service analysis found.

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Public losing confidence in NCAA, president says

The president of the NCAA said Monday that the public is losing confidence in his organization’s ability to regulate college basketball and other sports, suggesting that the problem needs to be fixed quickly.

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“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 7: Nats post-mortem, the D.C. sports curse and Wizards’ debut

This is the seventh episode of Capital News Service’s sports podcast, “WAR on Hot Takes,” with Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka. We approach Washington and Baltimore professional sports from an outsider’s perspective and have data-driven discussions.

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“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 5: Nationals-Cubs NLDS preview, two 2-2 NFL teams and Ovechkin’s offense

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

Jodie Meeks poses for a photo at Washington Wizards media day. Photo by Adam Zielonka / Capital News Service
New neighbors Frazier, Meeks should be upgraded backups for Wizards’ stars

Tim Frazier and Jodie Meeks, who joined the Washington Wizards this summer, will do more than share a backcourt this season. They’re neighbors off the court, too.

Nathan Walker has played hockey on three continents, including Australia, and could be skating on NHL ice this season. Photo by Sammi Silber.
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Globe-trotting Australian Nathan Walker on verge of making Capitals

After traveling halfway around the world and working his way up to the American Hockey League, the Australian is poised to make the Washington Capitals’ opening-night roster.

Washington Wizards players Bradley Beal (left) and John Wall (right) pose with coach Scott Brooks (center) at media day on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. Photo by Adam Zielonka/Capital News Service.
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Wizards denounce Trump’s remarks on athlete protest at media day

John Wall, Bradley Beal and other Washington Wizards players on Monday joined the dozens of professional athletes who have criticized President Donald Trump for his controversial comments aimed at NBA and NFL players.

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“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 1: NFL Preview, Anthony Rendon and Orioles’ walk rate

Capital News Service’s Studio C is proud to debut its newest venture, “WAR on Hot Takes,” a podcast by Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka approaching Washington and Baltimore professional sports from an outsider’s perspective, influenced by data analytics.

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Departed players could cost Capitals in standings

Following the Capitals’ offseason exodus, the NHL’s best regular-season team for the past two seasons could have a hard time replicating its recent dominance in the standings.

8 Baltimore, Washington players to target in fantasy football

Here are four Baltimore and four Washington players you should consider targeting in your fantasy football draft, and why.