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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

Bashaud Breeland, Washington Redskins cornerback, goes down with ankle injury

Cornerback Bashaud Breeland was carted off with an ankle injury. He appeared to awkwardly plant his foot and went down immediately. He will not return to the game.

September 25, 2016

Jose Fernandez killed in boating accident, Miami Marlins ace was 24

Fernandez was drafted with the Marlins' first round pick in 2011 and won the National League Rookie of the year in 2013.

September 25, 2016

Michael Bennett, Seattle Seahawks DE: A ‘white guy’ needs to join the anthem fight

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett believes that a white person needs to join the anthem protests to further the cause against social injustice.

September 23, 2016

Steve Clevenger, Seattle Mariners catcher, suspended rest of the season for Charlotte tweets

The Seattle Mariners on Friday suspended backup catcher Steve Clevenger for the remainder of the season after his controversial tweets about the riots in Charlotte after the fatal shooting of a man by police.

September 23, 2016

North Carolina athletes, sports world respond to riots in Charlotte

This week's Charlotte riots are creating damage, confusion and concern among the sports world.

September 22, 2016

Michael Jordan, NBA team owner, releases statement on Charlotte riots

NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is calling on city residents to "restore calm and come together" in the wake of Wednesday night's riots.

September 22, 2016

NFL: Sunday’s Carolina Panthers game is still on despite Charlotte rioting

The riots in Charlotte are of concern to the Carolina Panthers, who are scheduled to play against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday in the city.

September 22, 2016

Federal judge rules Rams must refund some St. Louis personal seat licenses deposits

About 46,000 season tickets were issued to fans in St. Louis through FANS Inc., and U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh said the contracts between the fans and FANS Inc. must be terminated due to the relocation of the franchise.

September 22, 2016

Time features a kneeling Colin Kaepernick on the cover

When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick first began his protest by sitting down during the national anthem at a preseason game -- he has since chosen to kneel instead -- he sparked a national conversation about civil rights issues and police brutality in the United States.

September 22, 2016

Carson Wentz’s girlfriend caught him watching game film under the table on date night

If you are Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Carson Wentz, sometimes you just have to take a quick break to watch some game film.

September 22, 2016

J.J. Watt is the latest athlete to join the hilarious new Gatorade commercials

Apparently if you drink Gatorade when you are not actively training, that make J.J. Watt very, very mad.

September 22, 2016

Kevin Durant doesn’t think signing with the Golden State Warriors was a ‘weak’ move

The biggest free-agent signing of the NBA season was Kevin Durant, and the superstar signed with the Golden State Warriors, giving the only team in the history of the NBA with less than 10 losses in a season an embarrassment of riches for the upcoming season.

September 22, 2016

Richard Sherman, Seahawks’ corner, gives heartfelt speech on police brutality in America

In a press conference, Seattle Seahawks corner Richard Sherman opened up his session by briefly talking about the matchup against the San Francisco 49ers before going off on a heartfelt message about police brutality and the national anthem protests stemming from Colin Kaepernick's first kneel.

September 22, 2016

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Tommy Chalk

Articles by Tommy Chalk

Bashaud Breeland, Washington Redskins cornerback, goes down with ankle injury

Jose Fernandez killed in boating accident, Miami Marlins ace was 24

Michael Bennett, Seattle Seahawks DE: A ‘white guy’ needs to join the anthem fight

Steve Clevenger, Seattle Mariners catcher, suspended rest of the season for Charlotte tweets

North Carolina athletes, sports world respond to riots in Charlotte

Michael Jordan, NBA team owner, releases statement on Charlotte riots

NFL: Sunday’s Carolina Panthers game is still on despite Charlotte rioting

Federal judge rules Rams must refund some St. Louis personal seat licenses deposits

Time features a kneeling Colin Kaepernick on the cover

Carson Wentz’s girlfriend caught him watching game film under the table on date night

J.J. Watt is the latest athlete to join the hilarious new Gatorade commercials

Kevin Durant doesn’t think signing with the Golden State Warriors was a ‘weak’ move

Richard Sherman, Seahawks’ corner, gives heartfelt speech on police brutality in America

Rob Gronkowski, Patriots tight end, is a game-time decision against Houston

Charlotte Hornets’ team store looted amid Keith Lamont Scott riots

Chargers’ Danny Woodhead discusses Oreos while he’s out with an injury

Dmitry Orlov signs one-year, $2.57 million extension with Capitals

Jerry Rice offers support to Colin Kaepernick after previously offering criticism

Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns wide receiver, faces arrest in paternity case

Former Redskin Keenan Robinson says the D.C. players point fingers at each other