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Tommy Chalk

tchalk@washingtontimes.com

Tommy Chalk is a sports writer at The Washington Times. Prior to joining The Times in September of 2016, Tommy covered the NHL and NFL for FOX Sports. A 2014 graduate from the University of Maryland, Tommy worked as a freelance writer covering advanced statistics within the NHL and NFL, writing analytical articles for The Washington Post and SB Nation blog Japers' Rink. Additionally, Tommy has sports reporting experience from his time with The Post Game and The University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism's Capital News Service.
He can be reached at tchalk@washingtontimes.com.

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Washington Redskins staff check on tight end Jordan Reed (86) after he suffered an unknown injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Jordan Reed, Washington Redskins tight end, suffers Grade 3 shoulder separation against Cowboys

An MRI revealed Friday that Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed suffered a Grade 3 shoulder separation in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Jay Gruden told ESPN 980.

November 25, 2016

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) takes a drink during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Through 14 games, Braden Holtby is on a better pace in one major category than his Vezina season

In the 2015-16 season, Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby edged out Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop and Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick to win the season's Vezina Trophy, given to the NHL's top goaltender.

November 23, 2016

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20), of Denmark, works the puck as Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lars Eller will play against the St. Louis Blues after injury recovery

Center Lars Eller, who missed the Washington Capitals' last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, will play in the game against the St. Louis Blues.

November 23, 2016

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scrambles past Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins quarterback, named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

The NFL announced that Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his Week 11 performance against the Green Bay Packers.

November 23, 2016

FILE - This Nov. 12, 2015, file photo shows U.S. men's national soccer team coach Jurgen Klinsmann taking part in a news conference in St. Louis. Klinsmann is out as coach of the U.S. soccer team. U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati announced Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, that Klinsmann has been “relieved of his duties” as coach and technical director for U.S. Soccer. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, file)

Jurgen Klinsmann fired as head coach of USA Men’s soccer

U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Jurgen Klinsmann has been relieved of his coaching duties of the Men's National team.

November 21, 2016

FILE - In this June 7, 2016, file photo, United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann watches during a Copa America Centenario group A soccer match against Costa Rica at Soldier Field in Chicago. Klinsmann is out as coach of the U.S. soccer team. U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati announced Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, that Klinsmann has been “relieved of his duties” as coach and technical director for U.S. Soccer. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Jurgen Klinsmann out as U.S. Soccer coach

U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced Monday that Jurgen Klinsmann has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.

November 21, 2016

Dallas Cowboys' Emmitt Smith is brought down by Washington Redskins' Jessie Armstead (98) during the fourth quarter Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Redskins don’t fare well against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day

There's no doubt Thanksgiving has a little extra sauce this year, especially for the Redskins fans who chanted "We want Dallas" at the end of Sunday night's game. But Thanksgiving, traditionally, hasn't been good to the Redskins.

November 21, 2016

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72), of Russia, defends the net in front of Washington Capitals forward Paul Carey (28) and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Markus Nutivaara (65), of Finland during second period of their NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Washington. Blue Jackets defeated the Capitals 3-2. (AP Photo/Molly Riley) ** FILE **

Paul Carey, Capitals forward, sent back to Hershey

The Washington Capitals announced today that forward Paul Carey, who was recalled from the AHL Hershey Bears on Nov. 19, has been sent back to Hershey.

November 21, 2016

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stands in the net after Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexander Wennberg (10), of Sweden, scored a goal during third period of their NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Washington. Blue Jackets defeated the Capitals 3-2. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

With T.J. Oshie out, Capitals fall to Blue Jackets 3-2

After Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky scored within 14 seconds at the start of the period and forward Alexander Wennberg added a power play tally with just 54 seconds remaining in the game, the Capitals fell 3-2.

November 20, 2016

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) turns out of the pocket during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Redskins defense prepares for Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

In the Washington Redskins' Week 11 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, much of the focus will be on quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

November 18, 2016

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Washington. The Sharks won 3-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom has an edge playing Sidney Crosby

Maybe it's time Nicklas Backstrom got some above-the-title billing in the NHL's biggest rivalry.

November 17, 2016

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Kirk Cousins’ second half success more about getting better every game than a trend

Over his last two games against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins' quarterback Kirk Cousins has thrown for 720 yards, four touchdowns and just one interception.

November 16, 2016

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) celebrates a turnover during an NFL Football game at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Josh Norman debuts his acting career in odd Russian-themed talk show

The Washington Redskins' Josh Norman is all about putting on a good show, and considering the guy graduated Coastal Carolina University with a minor in dramatic arts, he was bound to make his Hollywood debut.

November 16, 2016

Washington Redskins defensive back Dashaun Phillips (35) tackles New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) as Shepard scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Dashaun Phillips signed to Redskins practice squad, Carlos Fields cut

The Washington Redskins announced that cornerback Dashaun Phillips has been signed to the practice squad. Linebacker Carlos Fields has been released in his place.

November 15, 2016

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jared Goff, 2016 first-overall pick, to make first career start

The Los Angeles Rams will give quarterback Jared Goff, the first-overall pick in the 2016 draft, his first career start this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

November 15, 2016

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) turns up field away from New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) after a reception in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Mike Evans, Buccaneers wide receiver, announces he will stand for anthem

Through his agent, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans announced that he will no longer protest during the national anthem.

November 15, 2016

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

After a healthy scratch, Matt Jones may be on the outside looking in

Prior to the start of the season, Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones was viewed as the team's bonafide starter. He may not have had the pedigree of a starting NFL running back, but he was nonetheless the Redskins' top option.

November 15, 2016

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Odell Beckham Jr. becomes fastest player to record 3,500 receiving yards

After a 97-yard, 10-reception game Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. became the fastest player in NFL history to record 3,500 receiving yards.

November 15, 2016

This image released by HBO shows Bill Simmons on the set of "Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons." HBO canceled the weekly talk show is ending its run after less than five months. The last episode will air on Nov. 9. (Jordin Althaus/HBO via AP)

Cris Collinsworth roasts Bill Simmons in tweet

Two of the more well known sports analysts, The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Sunday Night Football's Chris Collinsworth, got into it a bit on Twitter.

November 14, 2016

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) reacts after a first down against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Alshon Jeffery, Chicago Bears wide receiver, suspended four games for PED violation

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's performance enhancing drugs policy.

November 14, 2016