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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 (573)

UFC
Paddy Pimblett Calls For Anfield To Host UFC Event And Invites Dana White To Attend A Liverpool Game

Liverpool hero Paddy Pimblett has called on UFC boss Dana White to schedule an event at Anfield, and invited him to attend a Champions League night at the ground. Pimblett, 30, made his UFC debut in 2021. He has won all seven of his fights so far and is now one of the most popular […]

James Chittick  •  29 May 2025
Manchester United Given Worst Food Hygiene Score In The Premier League As Mouse Droppings Found At Old Trafford

Manchester United have been handed the worst food hygiene rating of all 20 Premier League clubs after it emerged that mouse droppings were found at Old Trafford. United’s stadium has been given a two-star rating, with droppings discovered in several hospitality areas. Completed on 16 April, the inspection report from Trafford Council acknowledged that “significant […]

James Chittick  •  29 May 2025
The Top Ten Best Football Commentary Moments Ranked As Rio Ferdinand Calls Time On TNT Sports Career

With the news that long-serving pundit and commentator Rio Ferdinand is stepping down from his role with TNT Sports, we are taking a look at the best football commentary moments from over the years. Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand confirmed he will depart TNT Sports at the end of the season. The […]

James Chittick  •  29 May 2025
Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi To Have Arsenal Medical Ahead Of North London Move

Spanish international Martin Zubimendi will undergo a medical with Arsenal ahead of a move to the Emirates this summer. According to reports, all documents have been signed for the Real Sociedad midfielder to complete a switch to Arsenal. The player is therefore set to complete a medical before the transfer is confirmed, but all parties […]

James Chittick  •  28 May 2025
Bath And England Flanker Sam Underhill Banned For High Tackle And Will Miss Rest Of Domestic Season

In a major blow for Bath, Sam Underhill has been banned for four weeks for a dangerous tackle in his side’s European Challenge Cup final victory against Lyon.  Underhill received a yellow card in the 26th minute of last Friday’s final for a head-on-head collision with Lyon’s Davit Niniashvili. But the England international was cited for […]

James Chittick  •  28 May 2025
Premiership Rugby Permutations: What Does Each Team Need Ahead Of Final Round Of Fixtures?

We’re taking a look at all of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby permutations ahead of this weekend’s final round of regular season fixtures. After a long and hotly contested season, the English Premiership is heading into its final week of games. Although there is no relegation from the top flight this year, there’s still plenty to […]

James Chittick  •  27 May 2025
UFC
Tom Aspinall Takes Another Swipe At Jon Jones In Cheeky Social Media Post

The war of words between UFC heavyweight champions Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones shows no sign of slowing, with Aspinall the latest to pour fuel on the fire. Interim champion Tom Aspinall caused a stir on social media this week. On Monday, he posted on Instagram with the caption “Heavyweight news. Coming soon.” This, rather […]

James Chittick  •  27 May 2025
Josh Taylor Says He Will Assess His Options Before Deciding Next Fight As Shock Defeat Sparks Retirement Talk

Josh Taylor says he won’t rush into any decision on his next fight as he considers retirement following his surprise loss to Ekow Essuman. The Scottish former undisputed champion started well in Glasgow, but quickly faded, and the judges awarded Essuman the unanimous decision. In his first outing at welterweight, the ‘Tartan Tornado’ put in […]

James Chittick  •  27 May 2025
Bruno Fernandes Says He Will Leave Manchester United If Next Club Offer A Fee United Cannot Turn Down

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says he is open to leaving Old Trafford if his next club make United an offer they feel is too lucrative to refuse. Bruno Fernandes wore the armband for United as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday. In a game […]

James Chittick  •  26 May 2025
Fans React To England Squad As Henderson And Toney Included But No Room For West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen

Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his England squad for fixtures against Andorra and Senegal. England face Andorra on 7 June in a World Cup qualifier, before taking on Senegal in a friendly at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on 10 June. There’s a recall for former Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who makes the […]

James Chittick  •  25 May 2025