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Tommy Chalk

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

Yankees fan proposes, drops ring

Proposals are pretty much one of the most important times in your life where you should not mess up.

September 28, 2016

Wilson Ramos out with torn ACL

Ramos exited Monday's game in the sixth inning after jumping for a throw from first baseman Ryan Zimmerman.

September 27, 2016

Jeremy Lin: Being Asian amplified ‘Linsanity’ for good, bad

Jeremy Lin believes that, because he is an Asian within the NBA, everything he does receives a bit more attention or scrutiny.

September 27, 2016

Bag with Jose Fernandez’s checkbook, signed baseballs washes up ashore

The bag was found 20 miles north of the crash site. A beachgoer turned in the bag to a lifeguard on duty, and the bag was turned into authorities.

September 27, 2016

Watch Rex Ryan impersonate Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick is normally short, often mumbling his phrases and generally brings an attitude to his press conferences. So did Rex Ryan.

September 27, 2016

Riley Barber vies for spot on Capitals’ roster

The Capitals have an extra forward spot open on the roster, and with just under $900,000 in cap space, a player on an entry-level contract seems like the lone possibility to fill the role.

September 27, 2016

Edmonton Oilers unveil first-ever mascot, and it’s a bit terrifying

The new mascot's name is Hunter, named after the Oilers' original owner, Bill Hunter. Hunter is a lynx. And he is a little bit scary.

September 27, 2016

Harrison Barnes will not watch any Golden State Warriors games

Current Dallas Maverick Harrison Barnes has no love for his former team, the Golden State Warriors.

September 27, 2016

Odell Beckham Jr. needs to control emotions, says Giants coach Ben McAdoo

During Sunday's game between the Washington Redskins and New York Giants, a highly emotional Odell Beckham Jr. was seen screaming on the sidelines, punching a kicking net and even crying.

September 27, 2016

Greg Hardy says cocaine was put in his wallet by someone else

Police allegedly found 0.7 grams of cocaine, a Group 1 substance, in his possession.

September 27, 2016

Falcons, Saints band together after National Anthem

In Monday night's football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, there wasn't any sort of protest during the playing of the National Anthem.

September 27, 2016

Dee Gordon says hitting home run for Jose Fernandez was best moment of his life

In an emotional game filled with tributes and remembrances for the late Jose Fernandez, Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon had a special, touching moment.

September 27, 2016

Terrelle Pryor had an oddly productive day

Terrelle Pryor is a man of many talents. As a member of the Cleveland Browns, Pryor is listed as a wide receiver. However, Pryor also lined up as a quarterback, completing three of his five pass attempts for 35 yards. He also rushed four times for 21 yards and a touchdown and he added eight receptions for 144 yards.

September 25, 2016