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

  • Newly Signed Chiefs OL Kyle Long Takes Subtle Jab at Raiders

    The three-time Pro Bowl lineman noticed some real differences between his free agent visits with the Chiefs and Raiders.

  • Chiefs Take Back Super Bowl-Winning TE From Cowboys

  • Ex-Broncos 1,000-Yard Rusher Linked to Chiefs in Free Agency

  • Chiefs Re-Sign Breakout WR Candidate to New Deal: Report

  • 49ers Lose Former Starting Cornerback to Seahawks: Report

  • Chiefs Attempting to Trade for Eagles Pro Bowl Tight End: Report

    The Chiefs are exploring upgrades all across the board this offseason, including at tight end where Eagles star Zach Ertz has become available for trade.

  • Chiefs Super Bowl Hero ‘Stunned’ After Being Released: Report

  • Chiefs to Re-Sign Offensive Starter to New Contract: Report

  • Chiefs Sign Patriots’ Star Lineman to Record-Setting 5-Year Deal: Report

  • Ex-Chiefs OL Lands Surprising Guaranteed Deal With Panthers: Report

  • Chiefs Rework 2 Veteran’s Contracts for Additional Cap Relief: Report

    The Chiefs have cleared salary cap space in a hurry in recent days. Now it appears more moves are on the way.

  • Chiefs Battling Raiders to Sign Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman: Report

  • Chiefs’ Kelechi Osemele Shows off Stunning Recovery From Knee Injuries [LOOK]

  • NFL Insider Suggests 49ers Are ‘Frustrated’ With Jimmy Garoppolo

  • 49ers Urged to ‘Stick It’ to Rival by Signing All-Pro Cornerback

  • Chiefs to Restructure Patrick Mahomes’ Contract for Cap Space: Report

  • 49ers Turned Down AFC Contender on Jimmy Garoppolo Trade: Report

  • Momentum Builds for Chiefs to Sign 8-Time Pro Bowl Left Tackle

  • Chiefs Expected to Lose Starting Center to Free Agency: Report

  • Chiefs Cut 2 Veteran Starters in Aggressive Cap-Clearing Moves

    Currently $21 million over the salary cap, the Chiefs have parted ways with two established veterans in an effort to clear space in 2021.

  • Chiefs Re-Sign Veteran Wide Receiver, Add 2 Draft Picks for 2021

  • 49ers Named ‘Fascinating’ Trade Partner for Former No. 3 Overall Pick

  • Chargers All-Pro Sends Strong Message to Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill

  • Key Chiefs Defender Linked to the Cowboys in Free Agency

  • Chiefs Named ‘Perfect Match’ for Bills Free Agent Linebacker

    Bills linebacker Matt Milano could be a fit with the Chiefs if the AFC champions choose to part ways with Anthony Hitchens or Damien Wilson this offseason.

  • Chiefs Pushed to Make Wild Trade With Ravens to Knock off Tom Brady

  • Chiefs Pro Bowler Announces Sudden Retirement in Epic Fashion

  • Chiefs Change Name of Arrowhead Stadium Field With New Naming Rights Deal

  • 49ers Named ‘Excellent Fit’ for Coveted Steelers Cornerback

  • Chiefs Met With ‘Bonafide’ First-Round Offensive Tackle: Report

    The Chiefs are doing their homework on offensive linemen available in the 2021 NFL Draft, including a meeting with Oklahoma State's Teven Jenkins.