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James Chittick

Sports Editor

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James is an experienced writer covering a wide range of sports, including Premier League and European football, Rugby Union, WWE and the NFL. Having studied English & Creative Writing at Plymouth University, James completed a master's degree in Digital & Social Media Marketing before pursuing a career in Journalism. He then graduated from News Associates in Manchester after finishing their NCTJ Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia Sports Journalism. Since then, James spent time writing for GameRant before ing Reach PLC, where he featured regularly in publications such as the Daily Mirror, Football.LDN, Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo, as well as dozens of local titles. Now at SportsCasting, James provides expert analysis and detailed research features, as well as covering breaking news stories.

Articles by James Chittick (559)

Olympic Bronze Medallist Lewis Richardson Set For Professional Boxing Debut This Weekend

Olympic bronze medal-winning boxer Lewis Richardson will make his professional debut this weekend in Ipswich. The 27-year-old from Colchester won Britain’s only boxing medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024. His first professional fight will be against Dmitri Protkunas, as part of the undercard for Fabio Wardley v Justis Huni. Olympic Hero Lewis Richardson Ready To […]

James Chittick  •  04 Jun 2025
UFC
UFC Fans Demand To See Mateusz Gamrot Face Paddy Pimblett As Pole Calls Out Paddy ‘The Baddy’

UFC fans are calling for Mateusz Gamrot Vs Paddy Pimblett after Polish fighter Gamrot called out Pimblett this week. Ranked seventh in the UFC lightweight division, Mateusz Gamrot has called out Liverpool hero Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett. On Saturday night, Gamrot secured a dominant victory against Ludovit Klein at UFC Vegas 107. And he pulled […]

James Chittick  •  04 Jun 2025
English Amatuer Golfer Tyler Weaver Qualifies For US Open To Reach First Major Championship

English amateur golfer Tyler Weaver will compete at the US Open after earning a spot via the gruelling qualifying tournament.  The 22-year-old earned a qualifying spot for the tournament at Oakmount, Pennsylvania. Weaver, along with other US Open hopefuls, played 36 holes at 10 venues across the US and Canada. Successful qualifiers earn one of […]

James Chittick  •  04 Jun 2025
Fans Speculate That Daniel Levy Could Be Leaving Spurs As Key Tottenham Advisor Steps Down

Speculation is growing that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could be leaving Spurs as long-term advisor Donna-Maria Cullen steps down after 20 years with the club. Donna-Maria Cullen has been a key figure on Tottenham’s board since 2006 and is Levy’s closest ally. But she is now stepping down as executive director, with a major shakeup […]

James Chittick  •  04 Jun 2025
Liverpool And Ireland Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher Set To Premier League Rivals Brentford

Liverpool and Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher will fellow Premier League side Brentford after the two clubs agreed a deal. Twenty-six-year-old Irish shot stopper Kelleher will move from Anfield to West London for a £12.5 million fee. With the potential to rise to £18 million in add-ons, Kelleher replaces the outgoing Mark […]

James Chittick  •  04 Jun 2025
Former England Boss Stuart Lancaster Named Connacht Head Coach Following Racing 92 Exit

Irish province Connacht have named ex-England boss Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach. Lancaster, 55, arrives on a two-year deal. He has been out of work since departing French club Racing 92 mid-season. He will replace the outgoing Pete Wilkins, who departed after Connacht were knocked out of the European Challenge Cup in April. […]

James Chittick  •  03 Jun 2025
Chris Eubank Jr Lands Acting Role In New Series Of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix Hit ‘The Gentlemen’

Chris Eubank Jr has reportedly landed himself an acting role in season two of Guy Ritchie’s hit Netflix series, The Gentlemen. The 35-year-old former WBO interim middleweight champion is said to be delighted to the cast for the series. Telling the story of Edward ‘Eddie’ Horniman (played by Theo James), The Gentlemen is […]

James Chittick  •  02 Jun 2025
Leinster And Glasgow Book Places In URC Semi-finals As Dates Confirmed For Final Four

We’re previewing the URC semi-finals and revealing the times, locations and how to watch all the action as the final four sides face off. After a long and gruelling season, just four teams remain in contention to win the United Rugby Championship (URC). Reigning champions Glasgow Warriors were the first to book their place in […]

James Chittick  •  02 Jun 2025
Why Didn’t Max Verstappen Get A Race Ban? Spanish Grand Prix Incidents Explained

Reigning Drivers World Champion Max Verstappen has avoided a race ban after colliding with George Russell and Charles Leclerc at the Spanish Grand Prix, but will need to be careful during the next few races. A frustrated Max Verstappen seemed to let his emotions get the better of him at the weekend. The Red Bull […]

James Chittick  •  02 Jun 2025
US Consortium Completes Rangers Takeover And Promises Success For Scottish Club

An American consortium led by the investment arm of NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers has completed a takeover of Scottish side Rangers. Private healthcare mogul Andrew Cavenagh is heading up the group. After months of negotiations, an agreement has been reached for the group to purchase a 51% stake in the club. There has […]

James Chittick  •  02 Jun 2025