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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

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Adrian Peterson to miss multiple games following knee surgery

Adrian Peterson suffered a torn meniscus against the Green Bay Packers.

September 21, 2016

Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball draft pick Ben Simmons speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Friday, June 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Ben Simmons faces lofty expectations from 76ers president Bryan Colangelo

Bryan Colangelo already believes Ben Simmons is destined for the Hall of Fame.

September 21, 2016

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) escapes a tackle against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ameer Abdullah, Detroit Lions running back, placed on injured reserve with foot injury

The roster transaction will keep Abdullah off the field until at least Week 10, if not the entire season.

September 21, 2016

Tim Tebow laughs during a news conference, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback practiced at the New York Mets' complex during his second workout as part of their instructional league team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New York radio host likens Tim Tebow to the ‘Kardashian of sports’

Everyone knows the running joke about the Kardashian family.

September 21, 2016

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz waves to fans before a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

David Ortiz says he could have been an astronaut with his amount of experience

Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has sent many baseballs deep into orbit.

September 21, 2016

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller rushes against the Indianapolis Coltsduring the first half in a NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Von Miller owns chickens named after his teammates

Von Miller, the dancing, fashionable linebacker for the Denver Broncos, loves chickens.

September 21, 2016

Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel (81) celebrates after scoring against the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Phil Kessel calls out Team USA on Twitter following World Cup elimination

Phil Kessel, an elite scorer, was left off of a Team USA roster, and the team was eliminated as quick as physically possible in the World Cup.

September 21, 2016

Tim Tebow stretches out before batting practice at the New York Mets' complex, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback got to the complex early Monday, and started his first workout as part of their instructional league team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

Tim Tebow shares thoughts on Colin Kaepernick-led anthem protests

One question that popped up among the flurry of questions thrown at Tebow was his thoughts on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his anthem protests.

September 20, 2016

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patrios won 23-21. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Julian Edelman is the Patriots’ No. 2 QB behind Jacoby Brissett

If Jacoby Brissett gets hurt hurt, the Patriots will turn to a wide receiver.

September 20, 2016

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks up at the scoreboard after a Michigan touchdown in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. Michigan won 45-28. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Jim Harbaugh calls out Urban Meyer’s choice of milk

The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is one of the most popular rivalries in all of sports. There's so much passion, even your choice of milk can be viewed as despicable by the opposite party.

September 20, 2016

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel speaks with media members following the team's 30-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, in Seattle. Manziel has been suspended for the first four games of next season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.The suspension announced Thursday, June 30, 2016, is not related to the NFL's domestic violence policy, but the free agent quarterback would be subject to it if he signs with another team. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

Johnny Manziel doubts Browns will call, comments on Kaepernick protests

Don't count on Johnny Football being the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback in Week 3.

September 20, 2016

FILE - This May 6, 2016 file photo shows Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) walking down the court in the first half of Game 3 of the second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. James and the Cavaliers finally have an opponent in the Eastern Conference finals. They'll play the Toronto Raptors, which defeated the Miami Heat in seven games and will face the Cavs in Game 1 on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. The Cavs have been off since May 8 when they completed their second four-game sweep of this postseason. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, file)

LeBron James rookie card expected to sell for $200,000

A signed rookie card with a game-worn patch on a trading card for $200,000? Someone must really love LeBron.

September 20, 2016

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) talks on a phone on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jay Cutler wears cast over right thumb at press conference

The Chicago Bears quarterback injured his thumb at some point before throwing an interception.

September 20, 2016

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dak Prescott: ‘This is Romo’s team’

Despite an impressive preseason and first two games, Dak Prescott believes it is still Tony Romo's team.

September 20, 2016

Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol look to a referee as they struggle for control of the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Marc Gasol announces injury recovery in creepiest way possible

Marc Gasol channels his inner Jack Torrance.

September 20, 2016

Kansas State fullback Glenn Gronkowski (48) breaks away from South Dakota defensive lineman Sean Bredl (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Rob Gronkowski brother Glenn works out for Patriots

ESPN's Mike Reiss said the New England Patriots brought in fullback Glenn Gronkowski, the younger brother of superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski, to workout with the team.

September 20, 2016

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Steven Means (51), strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and defensive back Ron Brooks (33) raise their arms during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Flag holder checks phone, four Philadelphia Eagles protest during anthem

While Eagles brought awareness toward social injustice, a man responsible for holding the flag was using his phone during the National Anthem.

September 20, 2016

Jack the bulldog carries a stuffed toy in his mouth during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Georgetown and Syracuse, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Georgetown Hoyas offer wedding proposals at basketball games

The Georgetown Hoyas have a pretty interesting proposal for your proposal.

September 19, 2016

San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead is attended to after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Danny Woodhead, San Diego Chargers running back, out for season with torn ACL

That's two straight weeks of torn ACLs for the Chargers' top offensive players.

September 19, 2016

Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) speaks to the media following their 24-16 win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Friday, September 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)

Busted … DeAngelo Williams is a Nickelback fan

The NFL's top rusher had his cell phone go off during a press conference.

September 19, 2016