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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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Clemson's Deshaun Watson holds up the championship trophy after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Clemson won 35-31. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mock draft has DeShaun Watson to Redskins at 17

A quick overview of some of the mock drafts out there and the players (surprising, in some cases) the experts say could fall to the Redskins at No. 17:

January 19, 2017

Raiders owner Mark Davis watches teams warm up before the first half of an AFC Wild Card NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Raiders file paperwork for move to Las Vegas

The Oakland Raiders have officially filed the paperwork to move to the city of Las Vegas, per the NFL and Clark County Commission Chair Steve Sisolak.

January 19, 2017

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. It's not a coincidence that four superior quarterbacks are the final four left chasing a Super Bowl title. The AP examines a couple of the reasons why Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan are as good as they are, and looks at the weakness an opponent should try to exploit, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Tom Brady fails miserably in teammate’s German lesson

There's a lot of things New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady can do well. Speaking German is not one of them.

January 19, 2017

Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and others celebrate 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers after an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ dads join team for two-game road trip

As the Capitals head out on a two-game road trip, some familiar faces -- the players' dads -- will be alongside cheering them on.

January 18, 2017

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (Ed Rieker via AP)

Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, apologizes for locker room video

The Antonio Brown Facebook Live saga continues with the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver himself issuing an apology.

January 18, 2017

First-year Washington Redskins outside linebackers coach Greg Manusky said "the way you coach your players is the way they're going to act and how they're going to perform." (Associated Press) **FILE**

Redskins interview Greg Manusky for defensive coordinator

The Washington Redskins have announced that they have interviewed Greg Manusky for their vacant defensive coordinator position.

January 17, 2017

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Does Phillip Rivers want a trade to San Francisco?

The Chargers, formerly from San Diego but moving to Los Angeles for the 2017 season, may have a mainstay player leave the team.

January 17, 2017

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sideline as his team played against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mike Tomlin on Brown’s Facebook Live stream: He’s ‘selfish,’ ‘foolish’

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers' 18-16 playoff victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, wide receiver Antonio Brown filmed a 17-minute Facebook Live Stream of the winner's locker room.

January 17, 2017

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin opens up on Russia-American ties

Alexander Ovechkin has been a major part of the nation's capital for the last decade.

January 17, 2017

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, reacts after being called for a technical foul by referee Bill Kennedy, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

LeBron James appears to show Warriors fan how many rings he’s won

Anytime the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers get together for a game, the storylines are always going to be plentiful in the most anticipated matchup the NBA has to offer.

January 17, 2017

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr speaks after an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Derek Carr’s simple act may have helped find missing child

On Saturday, a 3-year-old boy was abducted in Oakland, California, and police Lt. Chris Bolton took to Twitter to ask for the public's help.

January 17, 2017

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks a news conference after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers won 18-16. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Antonio Brown posts video of Mike Tomlin calling Patriots a—holes, Tom Brady responds

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers' 18-16 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, wide receiver Antonio Brown and his Steelers teammates were clearly excited for the victory.

January 16, 2017

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, waves to the crowd before an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. Backstrom was honored in a pregame ceremony for being the first player in franchise history to record 500 assists. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Backstrom named NHL’s First Star of the Week

The NHL announced that Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week for the week ending Jan. 15.

January 16, 2017

Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) celebrates his goal with center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game as Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (53) and left wing Michael Raffl (12), of Austria, skate b y, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Grubauer shines in Caps win over Flyers

The Capitals started cold, finished on fire in 5-0 shutout over Flyers.

January 15, 2017

Los Angeles Raiders running back Bo Jackson goes for maximum yardage in the second quarter in game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 31, 1988, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac)

Bo Jackson: ‘I would have never played football’

Former two-sports star Bo Jackson said he would not have played football had he known of all the head injuries the sport can cause.

January 13, 2017

Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine (29) warms up for an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Patrik Laine, NHL sensation, surprises 8-year-old boy that invited him to birthday party

Rookie Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine has lit the NHL on fire with 21 goals midway through his first year, and he's starting to build quite a fan base.

January 13, 2017

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Jordy Nelson ruled out for divisional round against Dallas Cowboys

The Green Bay Packers will be without wide receiver Jordy Nelson, one of their top playmakers, for the NFC playoffs' divisional round Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, the conference's top team.

January 13, 2017

Washington Redskins offensive line coach Bill Callahan gestures as he works with players during NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park, Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Five potential offensive coordinators for the Redskins

Who could replace Sean McVay as the Redskins' offensive coordinator? Here are five options.

January 12, 2017

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Washington. Ovechkin didn't wait long to hit another milestone in his illustrious career, becoming the 84th player in NHL history to record 1,000 points. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin reaches 1,000 career point milestone

In just 880 games, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin reached 1,000 career points. He did it in fitting style, with a goal against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins just 35 seconds into the game.

January 11, 2017

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) celebrates his interception with a "bow and arrow," gesture during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File) **FILE**

Josh Norman’s up, down year: Big moments, tough match-ups, lots of flags

No player in the NFL was hit with as many penalties -- 19 -- as the Redskins' Josh Norman.

January 11, 2017