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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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FILE - In this July 2, 2011, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, left, and his wife Kristin Cavallari watch the Chicago Cubs play the Chicago White Sox during an interleague baseball game in Chicago. Utah authorities say the brother-in-law of Cutler has been missing for more than a week after his abandoned car was found running on a remote dirt road with the air bag deployed. Grand County Sheriff Steven White said Monday that a rancher discovered 30-year-old Michael Cavallari’s car early on Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. It was found about 200 miles south of Salt Lake City and 5 miles south of Interstate 70. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey, File)

Jay Cutler’s wife Kristin Cavallari comes to his defense in tweet following win over Vikings

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler gets an awful lot of flak.

November 1, 2016

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) stands on the touchline during an NFL Football game against Cincinnati Bengals at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Jay Gruden: Yes, Josh Norman is watched closely, targeted

One day after his team was flagged 15 times for 106 yards in a 27-27 tie to the Cincinnati Bengals in London, coach Jay Gruden acknowledged that, like an increasing number of coaches and players in the NFL this season, he's frustrated with inconsistencies in the way officiating crews are calling games.

October 31, 2016

Washington Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Marcus Johansson leads Caps in scoring

Marcus Johansson is improving every one of his linemates' possession statistics.

October 31, 2016

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball during an NFL Football game between Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Kirk Cousins finishes Sunday’s game with best game of the year: Pro Football Focus report

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins threw the ball 56 times on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in London, the most times he threw the ball in a single game at any point in his entire career.

October 31, 2016

FILE -- In this March 9, 2015, file photo, the Phoenix Suns Gorilla mascot dunks at halftime during an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Phoenix. The Gorilla is among the 10 pro and seven collegiate mascots that have been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame will be built in Whiting, Ind. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Phoenix Suns dancer face-plants on backflip attempt

There's not much to be excited about for the Phoenix Suns. The franchise is off to an 0-3 start and have very low expectations for the year. And so far, the Suns' cheerleading and dancing team isn't off to a great one either.

October 31, 2016

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talks with quarterback Wilton Speight (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Jim Harbaugh brought a baseball glove to the Indians-Cubs game

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is one of the most ... unique guys in all of sports.

October 31, 2016

In this Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Andre Johnson (81), defended by Detroit Lions middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59), catches a 9-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, in Detroit. Andre Johnson finds himself in a new role in Tennessee, the third team in his storied career. The man with so many catches and touchdowns in Houston still is managing to come up with the big catch when needed for the Titans as they prepare to host Oakland. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

Andre Johnson, Tennessee Titans wide receiver, reportedly to retire

Longtime Houston Texan and current Tennessee Titans wide receiver Andre Johnson will retire on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

October 31, 2016

Ottawa Senators' Craig Anderson (41) makes a save during second period NHL hockey action against the Edmonton Oilers, in Edmonton, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. Anderson's 35th career shutout was extra special for him and his teammates. Anderson returned following his wife's cancer diagnosis and made 37 saves for his second shutout in two starts, helping the Senators beat the Oilers 2-0. (Jason Franson/The Canadian press via AP)

Senators goaltender Craig Anderson posts shutout in first game after wife’s cancer diagnosis

For Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson, his most recent shutout, a 37-save effort against the Edmonton Oilers, was more than just a tremendous effort, it was inspired.

October 31, 2016

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, photo, President Barack Obama speaks to media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Ninety-eight federal inmates will return home sooner than expected after President Barack Obama commuted their sentences on Oct. 27, part of a clemency push that has sped up dramatically in Obama's final months. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama predicts Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl

Who do you think will make it to the Super Bowl? President Obama has his prediction.

October 28, 2016

Screen capture from singer Sevyn Streeter's Twitter page.

Philadelphia 76ers apologize for barring anthem singer for wearing ‘We matter’ shirt

The Philadelphia 76ers have issued an apology for not allowing Sevyn Streeter from singing the national anthem.

October 28, 2016

Tennessee Titans defensive back Valentino Blake (47) dives as he tries to block an extra point by Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Jason Myers (2) in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 36-22. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Guy on Jaguars sideline snags a pass out of bounds before getting crushed

A man wearing a hoodie snagged a pass out of bounds, but then he got absolutely demolished by Tennessee Titans tight end Phillip Supernaw.

October 28, 2016

Portland Trail Blazers forward Mason Plumlee, right, reacts after he was fouled by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. The Clippers won 114-106. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Mason Plumlee crushes kids in on-court altercation, makes up for it after the game

Sitting courtside at an NBA game has its perks, but sometimes it can get a little dangerous. In the Portland Trail Blazers most recent matchup against the L.A. Clippers, center Mason Plumlee got tangled up with center DeAndre Jordan.

October 28, 2016

Chicago Cubs players work out in the outfield during batting practice for Friday's Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs fans are partying hard at 5:30 in the morning

The Chicago Cubs are in the World Series for the first time since 1945. Yes, 1945. And that has a lot of Cubs fans in a frenzy, and most are really, really excited.

October 28, 2016

Bill Murray arrives at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the 19th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor presented to Bill Murray on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Washington. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)

Bill Murray to sing ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ in Game 3

Actor and comedian Bill Murray is a gigantic Chicago Cubs fan. And when you happen to be incredibly funny, life will give you perks.

October 28, 2016

Former Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade (3) drives past New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (44) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman) ** FILE **

Dwayne Wade celebrates 3-pointer with cutthroat gesture

Dwayne Wade, born and raised in Chicago and current Chicago Bull, is celebrating the latter part of his career.

October 28, 2016

Washington Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois (99) gestures to fans in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Ricky Jean Francois plans to see sights while in London

Later Thursday, the Washington Redskins will fly all the way across the Atlantic to London, the capital of England to take on the Cincinnati Bengals.

October 27, 2016

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Landover, Md. After signing a $75 million, 5-year deal, the spotlight is on Norman. who is expected to match up significantly against Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 and rival Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants in Week 3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Josh Norman, Jordan Reed cleared to fly to London

Coach Jay Gruden announced that cornerback Josh Norman and tight end Jordan Reed will travel to London for Sunday's Redskins game against the Cincinnati Bengals -- though it's still not clear if either will play.

October 27, 2016

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden talks to quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Gruden facing both mentor and protege Sunday

It's been almost three years since Jay Gruden was offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, but the Redskin coach's ties to Marvin Lewis, Andy Dalton and the rest of the Ohio franchise still run deep.

October 26, 2016

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman stretches before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. Detroit won 20-17. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Matt Jones non-participant in Wednesday practice

Josh Norman and Trent Williams, who each left Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions injured, were limited participants at Redskins practice Wednesday, while starting tailback Matt Jones sat out with a sore knee.

October 26, 2016

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Capitals swap top line right wings in preparation for Canada trip

As the Washington Capitals begin their long road trip across the landscape of Western Canada, they will do so with a bit of a shake up amongst their top two forward lines.

October 26, 2016