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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

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon, left, rushes past Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Jordan Hicks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Third quarter: Redskins up 24-14

The Washington Redskins added a 32-yard field goal by Dustin Hopkins to take a 24-14 lead into the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles. Published October 16, 2016

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins gestures after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jamison Crowder in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Halftime: Redskins up 21-14,; Kerrigan injured

Two non-offensive touchdowns put the Philadelphia Eagles right back into the Week 6 matchup against the Washington Redskins, but a late Matt Jones touchdown put the Redskins up 21-14 at the half. Published October 16, 2016

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz tries to fix his jersey after it was torn in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

First quarter: Redskins up 7-0

Initially, both the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles struggled to move the ball offensively, but a 35-yard reception by DeSean Jackson, a 15-yard run by Matt Jones and a 16 yard touchdown reception by Jamison Crowder heated up the game, giving the Redskins a 7-0 lead after the first quarter. Published October 16, 2016

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) shoots the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Caps aren't worried about lack of power play production -- yet

Through the first two games of the season, the Washington Capitals' power play, normally among the top of the NHL class, has sputtered on every extra man opportunity of the season: the Caps are 0 for 8 through the first two games. Published October 16, 2016

Washington Redskins' Jordan Reed (86) stiff arms New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) during the second half an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Redskins inactives: Reed, Cravens out

The following players have been listed as inactive for the Washington Redskins game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Published October 16, 2016

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. Published 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)

Redskins winning games with Crowder, special teams

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. Published 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)

Redskins defense faces test in rookie phenom Wentz

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. Published 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. Published 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)

Coming off league-leading season, 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. Published October 11, 2016

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) reacts after batting in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Nationals Park, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper fakes out crowd, gives ball to adorable little girl

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper is enjoying his postseason so far with a .273 batting average and three runs scored as his Nationals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series. Published October 11, 2016