Tom Cleary
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Tom Cleary

Expertise:
Breaking News, Fantasy Sports, UFC, Golf
Education:
Fairfield University
Location:
West Hartford, Connecticut

Experience

Tom began his journalism career in local newspapers. He worked for the Westport News and Fairfield Citizen-News before joining the Connecticut Post and the Hearst Connecticut group in 2011 as a breaking news reporter covering crime, politics and more. Tom joined The Register Citizen newspaper in Torrington, Connecticut, in 2013 as managing editor. While in Torrington, he also worked with the Register Citizen's sister papers, the New Haven Register and Middletown Press, as group breaking news editor. Tom became Heavy's news editor in 2015 and has written and edited thousands of articles in that role. Tom has had a hands-on role leading the coverage of major news stories that have been seen by millions of readers. Tom is a lifelong sports fan with a passion for fantasy sports.

Education

Tom graduated from Fairfield University in 2010 with a degree in English with a focus on journalism. While at Fairfield, Tom was the editor-in-chief of the university's award-winning independent student newspaper, The Fairfield Mirror. He was also the Mirror's sports editor and spent four years covering the Stags' Division One sports teams.

Latest Articles From Tom Cleary

  • Madison ‘Maddie’ Russo: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Madison "Maddie" Russo is a 19-year-old Iowa woman accused of faking having cancer to steal more than $37,000 from GoFundMe donors. Russo, a college student from Bettendorf, was arrested in January 2023.

  • Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Indicted on New Federal Charges in Gambling Case

  • Utah Plastic Surgeon Charged in Fake COVID Vaccination Card Scheme: Feds

  • Billie Davis, Bloomington Stabbing Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Alabama Basketball Player Darius Miles Charged With Capital Murder: Police

  • Devin Willock & Chandler LeCroy: Georgia Player & Staffer Killed in Car Crash

    Offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in a crash on January 15, 2023, hours after the Georgia Bulldogs football team celebrated their National Championship with a parade.

  • Who Will Replace Stetson Bennett as the Georgia Bulldogs Quarterback in 2023?

  • Max Duggan’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Jalen Carter’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Stetson Bennett’s Mother Denise Bennett Is a University of Georgia Alum

  • Brock Bowers’ Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers is the son of Warren and DeAnna Bowers. He comes from a football family. His father played at Utah State. His mom and sister, Brianna, are both also athletes. His girlfriend is Cameron Rose Newell.

  • Kenny McIntosh’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Stetson Bennett’s Father & Grandfather Also Played College Football

  • Kirby Smart’s Wife & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Erika Lees Donalds, Byron Donalds’ Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Dharmesh Arvind Patel, California Tesla Crash Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Cameron Rising’s Parents & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • C.J. Stroud’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Stetson Bennett’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Michigan vs. Georgia Odds: Wolverines an Underdog in CFB Championship Matchup

    The Michigan Wolverines would open as an underdog against the Georgia Bulldogs if the teams play in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, according to FanDuel's betting odds

  • Donovan Edwards’ Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Blake Corum: Why Isn’t the Michigan Running Back Playing in the Fiesta Bowl?

  • Grace Harbaugh: Michigan Coach’s Daughter Has Made Her Dad a TikTok Star

  • J.J. McCarthy’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Jim Harbaugh’s Wife & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Jim Harbaugh is married to Sarah Feuerborn Harbaugh and has seven children. The University of Michigan coach comes from a football family.

  • Jonathan Scott Shares Design Secret in Behind-the-Scenes Instagram Video

  • Feds Reveal How Much Time They Want ‘RHOSLC’ Star Jen Shah to Spend in Prison

  • WATCH: ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 13 Trailer Released

  • Harry Hamlin Recovers From Major Surgery

  • Erin Napier Gushes Over ‘Home Town’ House: ‘Maybe Mullets Really Are Timeless?’

    Erin Napier weighed in on the latest episode of her HGTV show "Home Town," showing off the makeover she and her husband, Ben Napier, completed.