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 [email protected].

Articles by Tommy Chalk

David Ortiz passes Mickey Mantle, trades autograph for historic home run ball

The latest home run puts David Ortiz 17th on the all-time list. Published September 16, 2016

Megan Rapinoe kneels during anthem while playing for Team USA

Megan Rapinoe is the first person to protest in a Team USA jersey since Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the anthem. Published September 16, 2016

Giants send Cowboys thank you letter for Sept. 11 ceremony

Giants Vice President and Executive Producer Don Sperling sent a heartfelt letter across the NFL. Published September 15, 2016

So, did Tom Brady call radio show to talk about himself?

Tom Brady may have found a new hobby with all his free time. Published September 15, 2016

Brian Mitchell, Joe Jacoby among Redskins up for NFL Hall of Fame

In total, six former Redskins received Hall of Fame nominations. Published September 15, 2016

Victor Oladipo: NBA players will protest during anthem

Victor Oladipo believes NBA players will protest during the anthem. Published September 15, 2016

You are now allowed to get a 'Harambe' NFL jersey

Ban lifted on putting the name "Harambe" on customized NFL jerseys. Published September 15, 2016

Redskins franchise ranked as fifth-most valuable franchise, according to Forbes

The Washington Redskins dropped two spots in Forbes' franchise rankings from 2015. Published September 15, 2016

Yasiel Puig meets Los Angeles Dodgers fan after knocking out her tooth with a ball

Yasiel Puig threw a ball in the stands and knocked out a girl's tooth. Published September 15, 2016

Watch the benches clear in Atlanta-Miami game after Ramirez throws at Fernandez

Joes Fernandez beaned Nick Markakis. Jose Ramirez responded. Published September 15, 2016

Chris Baker, Morgan Moses limited at Redskins practice with mild injuries

Defensive tackle Chris Baker was limited with a rib and elbow injury. As was offensive tackle Morgan Moses, who was a limited participant with a knee strain. Published September 14, 2016

Cullen Jenkins gets call from Redskins to add depth to defensive line

But after allowing 147 rushing yards and only forcing one sack against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener, the defensive line needed a bit more fine tuning. And that warranted the return of the 35-year-old 12-year veteran. Published September 14, 2016

Former Redskin Alfred Morris set to make first return to FedEx Field with Cowboys

Running back Alfred Morris will make his first return to FedExField since signing with Dallas in the offseason. And while he joined his former team's rival, it wasn't to take a jab. Strictly a business decision, the former Reskin said. Published September 14, 2016

Antonio Brown's twerking too 'sexually suggestive' for NFL

That may end up being the last time we see Antonio Brown twerk. Published September 14, 2016

Brandon Marshall, Darian Stewart fined for hits on Cam Newton

The fines are a result of the high hits against Cam Newton last Thursday. Published September 14, 2016

C.J. Spiller's release from New Orleans Saints came as complete surprise

New Orleans running back C.J. Spiller was inactive for Week 1 when his Saints took on the Oakland Raiders, but his Monday release came as a complete surprise. The 29-year-old running back signed a deal with the Saints just last year. Published September 14, 2016

Watch Meaalofa Te'o, 9-year-old rugby player, tear up the pitch, bowl over defenders

Imagine being 9 and trying to tackle this guy. Published September 13, 2016

Off to a hot start, Maryland sets sights on Central Florida

Maryland will head back down to Florida to take on UCF, a team that squared off last week against Terrapins coach D.J. Durkin's former team, the University of Michigan. Published September 13, 2016

Kaepernick continues on with kneeling during anthem

Kaepernick took a knee during the San Francisco 49ers season opener. Published September 13, 2016

Protest of national anthem spreads past NFL

In a society obsessed with memes gone viral, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's stand — rather, his "sit" -- for civil rights was probably destined to take off — and over the weekend, from high school fields to college stadiums to NFL palaces across the country, it did. Published September 12, 2016