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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 running back Chris Thompson (25) is stopped short of the goal line by Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Chris Thompson’s skill set could be valuable against Eagles

Against the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick recorded six receptions for 33 yards and two scores, making it a highly productive day for the receptive back. Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson could have an equally productive day.

October 14, 2016
Washington Redskins' Jamison Crowder warms up before before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Jamison Crowder, special teams a Redskins’ strength

Last Sunday was a good day for Jamison Crowder. With an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown, the first Redskins' punt return score since 2008, against the Baltimore Ravens, Crowder earned the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week honors.

October 13, 2016
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz watches from the sidelines against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. Detroit beat Philadelphia 24-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Carson Wentz is a puzzle for Joe Barry, the Redskins defense

It's one thing to prepare for a top-flight quarterback in the NFL that you've seen before. It's another to prepare for one that has been on top of the world with just five career games under his belt in the Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz.

October 13, 2016
Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20), of Denmark, takes a shot during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against St. Louis Blues, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lars Eller expected to add scoring punch to Capitals

After last season's second-round playoff exit at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was clear the Washington Capitals had to address the lack of scoring in their bottom six. Enter Lars Eller.

October 12, 2016
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stretches during warm ups before an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby has simple goal: Do it again

In Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby's second season as the Capitals' bonafide franchise goaltender, the 27-year-old rewarded those who trusted him with a record-setting 48-win season and a Vezina trophy as the NHL's top goaltender.

October 11, 2016
Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard plays in the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Dwight Howard, Atlanta Hawks center, sends block into first row

Last year, center Dwight Howard averaged just 13.7 points per game with the Houston Rockets, his lowest per game total since his rookie season with the Orlando Magic. But Howard plays with the Atlanta Hawks now, his hometown team, and the belief was that may fire him up for this season.

October 11, 2016