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

  • Troubling Video Emerges of Chiefs Rookie After First Practice [LOOK]

    After opting out of his rookie season due to COVID-19, Chiefs OT Lucas Niang now finds himself in the spotlight. Only this time maybe not for a good reason.

  • Chiefs Strike Trade for Ex-Vikings First-Round Cornerback: Report

  • Chiefs Sign Highly Drafted Ex-Ravens & Titans Linebacker: Report

  • Chiefs Sign Versatile Ex-Broncos & Eagles Defensive Back: Report

  • Broncos Linked to Ex-Chiefs All-Pro Tackle Following Controversial Injury

  • Patrick Mahomes’ New Workout Videos Have Chiefs Fans Going Crazy

    A new pair of offseason workout videos posted by Patrick Mahomes shows off his recovery from February foot surgery and have Chiefs Kingdom hyped for 2021.

  • Highly Touted Chiefs Rookie Earns Impressive Comparison to Titans Starter

  • Twitter Erupts After Chiefs Draft ‘Legit Sleeper’ to Replace Sammy Watkins

  • Chiefs Sign QB Drawing Comparisons to Ex-Broncos Starter: Report

  • Chiefs Share Timeline for Re-Signing Orlando Brown Jr. to New Contract

  • Chiefs Sign Ex-49ers & Vikings Dual-Threat Running Back

    After missing out on Giovani Bernard, the Chiefs have signed another pass-catching running back to pair with Patrick Mahomes in the backfield.

  • Patrick Mahomes & Chris Jones Respond to Aaron Rodgers Trade Rumors

  • Chiefs GM Knocked for NFL Draft Skills in New Power Rankings

  • 49ers TE George Kittle Reveals How Seahawks Nearly Traded for Him

  • Chiefs Named ‘Best Fit’ to Sign All-Pro WR Away From Bucs

  • New Chiefs LT Orlando Brown Jr. Turns Heads in ‘Foxy’ Outfit [LOOK]

  • 49ers Signing Ex-Raiders Sack Leader: Report

  • Huge Chiefs Trade Proposal Would Send Mecole Hardman to Eagles

  • Patrick Mahomes Roasts Chiefs Teammate for Imitating Jake Paul [LOOK]

  • Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Calls for Future Hall of Famer to ‘Come to KC’

    The Chiefs captain is doing his part to recruit a future Hall of Fame running back to sign with Kansas City in 2021.

  • Patrick Mahomes Claps Back at Tom Brady’s Snarky Tweet to Royals

  • Ex-49ers Pro Bowl TE Announces Retirement From NFL

  • Tyrann Mathieu Reveals Standing With Tom Brady After Super Bowl Spat

  • Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on Recovery From Offseason Surgery

  • 49ers Linked to Hard-Hitting Ex-Cardinals Safety: Report

    After missing the 2020 season due to a torn ACL, the 49ers are showing serious interest in a former hard-hitting Cardinals and Ravens defeder.

  • Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman Called out by Former All-Pro WR

  • NFL Players React to ‘Coolest’ Workout Video From Chiefs OL Kyle Long

  • Chiefs Fans Trolled by Raiders QB Derek Carr at Church Service [WATCH]

  • 49ers Legend Jerry Rice Sends Strong Message to Justin Fields

  • Chiefs’ Training Camp Star Turning Heads After Position Switch

    After turning heads at Chiefs training camp for the past two offseasons, Jody Fortson is hoping a position change will improve his chances of sticking in 2021.