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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.

Articles by Tommy Chalk

Washington Redskins fans cheer during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Washington cracks ‘10 most expensive sports cities’ list

Living in cities can be downright expensive. But living in cities near your beloved sports teams can be even more expensive.

November 14, 2016

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Denver. The Warriors won 125-101. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Klay Thompson on the NBA trade market, according to insider

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson may be available on the trade market, insider says.

November 14, 2016

Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) grabs a blocked extra point and returns it for a safety in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. The Broncos won 25-23. (AP Photo/John McCusker)

Broncos QB Austin Davis appears to admit team’s final score was a ‘terrible call’

The ending of the Denver Broncos-New Orleans Saints game was a little crazy.

November 14, 2016

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) handles the ball during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 125-99. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Timberwolves forward, gets away with ridiculous travel

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins hung a career-high 47 points on the Lakers Sunday, but on one of those baskets, he got away with an absurd travel.

November 14, 2016

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11), center, lays on the field after being knocked over by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) during an NFL Football game at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) ** FILE **

DeSean Jackson listed as doubtful to play against Minnesota Vikings: Injury report

Washington Redskins' wide receiver DeSean Jackson is listed as doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, according to coach Jay Gruden.

November 11, 2016

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) is tackled by Washington Redskins defensive back Su'a Cravens (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Su’a Cravens could be Redskins’ defensive Swiss army knife

Early on in his Washington Redskin career, rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens has been primarily used as a pass rusher, but with each game and each play, Cravens commanded more and more playing time.

November 11, 2016

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins gestures after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jamison Crowder in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins prepare for fierce Vikings’ matchup

The current state of the Minnesota Vikings is a bit hectic, but no matter which way you look at it, it all spells danger for the Washington Redskins.

November 11, 2016

Washington Redskins' Niles Paul, right, tries to break past Philadelphia Eagles' Trent Cole (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Niles Paul named Redskins’ Ed Block Courage Award recipient

Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul has been awarded the Ed Block Courage Award, given to a player from each NFL team that exemplifies courage in the face of adversity.

November 11, 2016

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) limbers-up during the first warm-up before an NFL Football game against Cincinnati Bengals at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

DeSean Jackson sits out second-straight practice with shoulder injury

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson again missed practice with a left shoulder injury, marking the second-straight practice in which Jackson was a non-participant.

November 10, 2016

Washington Redskins running back Robert Kelley (22) runs between Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Akeem Spence (97) and defensive end Noah Spence (57) during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Robert Kelley proud of emergence as backfield threat

With Matt Jones out with a knee injury, Robert Kelley had an opportunity to be utilized more as the Redskins' featured back against the Cincinnati Bengals in London, and the rookie flourished -- running the ball 21 times for 87 yards and a touchdown.

November 10, 2016

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2015, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Minneapolis. Few knew who Stefon Diggs was when the Vikings grabbed the receiver in the fifth round of the draft. After Sunday's seven-catch, 129-yard performance, coaches, opposing defenses and fantasy owners are going to start taking notice. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

Stefon Diggs, former Terp, gets homecoming Sunday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has strong ties to the Maryland and D.C. area.

November 9, 2016

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) looks over his shoulder as he crews on his mouth guard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

DeAngelo Hall, sports figures react to Trump election

Tuesday's historic presidential election of Donald Trump left sports figures as stunned as the rest of the United States.

November 9, 2016

Washington Redskins' Ryan Kerrigan (91) watches as linebacker Trent Murphy (93) celebrates recovering a Dallas Cowboys' Joseph Randle fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Ryan Kerrigan, Redskins face a Vikings squad in midst of an 0-3 skid

The Redskins don't know which Minnesota Vikings squad they'll face Sunday at FedEx Field: The 5-0 squad that started the season, or the bumblers who have since gone 0-3.

November 8, 2016

San Jose Sharks defenseman Paul Martin (7) reaches for the puck against Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

San Jose Sharks provide Washington Capitals with big early-season test

The Washington Capitals are 8-2-1, the winner of six-straight games and among the top teams in all of the NHL.

November 8, 2016

In this photo taken Oct. 24, 2016, Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) runs after a catch Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Washington Redskins have placed tight end Niles Paul on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Coach Jay Gruden made the announcement Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, as the Redskins returned to practice after their bye week. Gruden says Paul will need surgery to repair his injured labrum. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Niles Paul, Redskins tight end, placed on injured reserve

Washington Redskins' tight end Niles Paul has been placed on the injured reserve list with a labrum injury that will require surgery, according to coach Jay Gruden.

November 7, 2016

Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) looks on during an NFL football organized team activity, Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Niles Paul placed on IR, Derek Carrier back at practice

The Washington Redskins have placed tight end Niles Paul on the Injured Reserve list with a shoulder injury, coach Jay Gruden said.

November 7, 2016

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco slides into the turf as he rushes the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Baltimore. Flacco briefly left the game after the play. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Joe Flacco’s mangled knee brace worried his coach and teammate

During the Baltimore Ravens' third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Joe Flacco scrambled for 14 yards, but after an awkward slide into the ground, he had to hop off of the field directly into the locker room.

November 6, 2016

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace, left, breaks free from Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Mike Mitchell for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mike Wallace celebrated so hard after his 95-yard touchdown, he had to eat a banana

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace's 95-yard touchdown, his third touchdown of the season that tied his previous career high in yards, would wear anybody out.

November 6, 2016

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, left, is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matt Judon in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Joe Flacco, Ravens end 4-game skid with victory over Steelers

It had been over a month since the Baltimore Ravens won a football game, so Sunday's 21-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers felt like a season-saver.

November 6, 2016

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) huddles with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Ravens beat Steelers 21-14

BALTIMORE -- In a game that saw both teams trading punts most of the afternoon, big plays and a stingy defense gave the Ravens the edge over the Steelers Sunday, 21-14.

November 6, 2016