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

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

    The Chiefs were forced to make a tough roster decision on the offensive line in order to sign a new kick return specialist.

  • 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

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

    The Le'Veon Bell era in Kansas City is all but over after the free agent running back's latest social media comments.

  • 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

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

    One of the Chiefs' biggest 2021 offseason acquisitions has the endorsement of a Hall of Famer and team legend.

  • 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

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

    Former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith opened up about the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay and how it relates to Patrick Mahomes' arrival in 2017.

  • 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

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

    After two consecutive Super Bowl appearances and one-year contracts with the Chiefs, cornerback Bashaud Breeland is exploring his options in free agency.

  • 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

  • 49ers Sign Ex-Patriots WR, Lose Punt Returner to Bengals: Report

    After losing a once-promising slot receiver and punt returner to the Bengals, the 49ers have added another veteran to help fill the void.