Chris Licata
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Chris Licata

Expertise:
NFL, MLB, NBA, News
Education:
Johnson & Wales University
Location:
Denver, Colorado

Experience

Heavy's sports editor Chris Licata brings more than 10 years of experience in the sports industry. He was named the site's first NFL editor in 2021 where he led record-setting football viewership for two years.

Prior to joining Heavy in 2019 as an NFL contributor, his background focused heavily on communications, helping drive coverage for DISH Network's award-winning live-TV streaming service, Sling TV.

Chris also supported NFL media relations efforts during three consecutive Super Bowl runs from 2016 to 2019. As lead communications intern for the Los Angeles Rams — named the NFL's most excellent PR staff in 2019 — he contributed to the team's weekly game releases, annual media guide, national interviews and media credentials.

He earned a multi-season internship with the New England Patriots between 2016 and 2018 after spending three seasons with the Gillette Stadium ticket office.

When he wasn't transcribing Tom Brady or Bill Belichick's weekly press conferences, Chris streamlined the Patriots' fan mail operation and led external communications and social media for The Kraft Group's Overwatch League team, the Boston Uprising, during its inaugural season in 2017.

A Rhode Island native, Chris started his sports career in high school and college, parking cars at Pawtucket Red Sox games.

Education

Chris Licata holds a bachelor's degree in Sports, Entertainment, Event Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he graduated in 2016.

Latest Articles From Chris Licata

  • Ex-Chiefs Run Stuffer Finds New Team in Free Agency

    After back-to-back Super Bowl appearances with the Chiefs, veteran nose tackle Mike Pennel has found a new home in the NFL.

  • Chiefs Cut Former Starting OL to Clear Spot for New WR: Report

  • Andy Reid Breaks Silence on Le’Veon Bell’s Social Media Outburst

  • NFL Analyst Gives Chiefs RB Outside Chance to Break Major Record

  • Chiefs DE Frank Clark Reveals Lofty Sack Goal for 2021

  • Chiefs Sign Ex-Packers WR & Returner: Report

    The Chiefs have added two more players to its high-powered offense, including a former target of Aaron Rodgers.

  • Ex-Chiefs RB Le’Veon Bell Rips Andy Reid With Harsh Instagram Comment

  • Chiefs Fans Erupt Over Bashaud Breeland’s New Vikings Contract

  • Chiefs OL Kyle Long Out Indefinitely After Suffering Alarming Injury

  • Alex Smith in Consideration for 4 High-Profile NFL Jobs: Report

  • Broncos CB Shares Bombshell Conversation With Ex-Teammate Deshaun Watson

    Broncos CB Kareem Jackson, a former teammate of Deshaun Watson, has offered up new information on the star quarterback's preferred trade destination.

  • Chiefs Legend Gushes Over Front Office’s Offseason ‘Steal’

  • Ex-Chiefs Lineman Signs With Raiders, Still Benefitting Kansas City

  • Chiefs Release Highly Drafted Linebacker After 1 Month With Team

  • Chiefs Rookie WR Earns Rave Review From Patrick Mahomes: ‘He’s a Beast’

  • Von Miller Unloads on Broncos’ Struggles vs. Chiefs

  • Travis Kelce Reveals His Top-5 Tight Ends, Snubs Future Hall of Famer

  • Tyrann Mathieu Pushes for Chiefs to Sign ‘Underrated Cornerback’

  • Patriots’ Joe Cardona Reveals Funny First Interaction With QB Mac Jones

  • Chiefs Gushing Over Impact of ‘Really Good’ Offseason Signing

    Andy Reid is pretty excited about what the addition of Jarran Reed could mean for the Chiefs defensive line in 2021.

  • Ex-Chiefs QB Alex Smith Opens up About Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers

  • Travis Kelce Addresses Julio Jones Rumors After Chiefs Named ‘Great Fit’

  • Chiefs Predicted to Sign 2-Time NFL Touchdown Leader

  • Chiefs Captain Named Most Likely Player ‘Who Could Be Cut’ Before Week 1

  • Former 49ers Running Back, Pro Baseball Player Signs With Patriots

    After spending a brief stint with the 49ers practice squad last season, the Patriots are bringing back a former pro baseball player turned running back.

  • Chiefs’ Bashaud Breeland Takes NFC Free Agent Visit, Fires off Cryptic Tweets

  • Chiefs Land All-Pro WR in New Hypothetical Trade Proposal

  • Ex-Chiefs OL Mitchell Schwartz Takes Hilarious Shot at Raiders Fans

  • Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman Called out by Raiders WR, Claps Back on Twitter

  • Chiefs Sign Big-Bodied Ex-Colts WR After Successful Tryout

    Already with 14 receivers on its 90-man offseason roster, the Chiefs are adding another big-bodied pass-catcher into the mix.