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

  • Packers Could Be Without Key Playmaker for Dolphins Game

    The Green Bay Packers could be without key receiver Romeo Doubs for the Thanksgiving night game against the Miami Dolphins.

  • Browns Insider Shares Thoughts on QB Jameis Winston’s Future

  • WATCH: Explaining the New MMA Rules That Debuted at UFC Edmonton

  • Belal Muhammad Shares UFC 310 Main Event News From Hospital Bed

  • Jon Jones Breaks Silence on Assault Case Settlement Ahead of UFC 309

  • Title Contender Put on Notice by Dana White Ahead of UFC 308

    Magomed Ankalaev revealed what Dana White told him about his title hopes ahead of his UFC 308 fight against Aleksandar Rakic.

  • Kevin Holland Celebrates With Donald Trump After Arm-Bending UFC 302 Victory

  • Ippei Mizuhara Pretended to Be Shohei Ohtani to Steal $16 Million From Him, Feds Say

  • Connecticut’s Governor Sends Message About Dan Hurley to Kentucky Fans

  • UFC Star Jon Jones Responds to Accusation He Threatened to Kill Drug-Testing Agent

  • Former Syracuse Basketball Player & Diddy Associate Arrested Amid Federal Raids

    Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player, was arrested on drug charges amid federal raids connected to rap mogul Diddy.

  • March Madness Bets: 10 AI-Powered College Basketball Prop Picks for March 21

  • Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Is Victim of $100 Million ‘Extortion Plot,’ Lawsuit Says

  • Gunman Pleads Guilty in Murder of Utah College Football Star, Police Say

  • Former Boxing Champion Gunned Down in Ambush Attack, Police Say

  • AI-Powered College Basketball Prop Picks & Best Bets for March 11, 2024

  • Video Shows Miami Heat Player Talking to Police After ‘Life-Altering’ Crash

  • New Details Revealed in Soccer Star’s ‘Racially Aggravated Harassment’ Case

  • Michigan Football Legend Saved Elderly Assault Victim’s Life at YMCA, Police Say

  • dfsPro Daily: This NBA Lineup Core Is What You Need to Start Your Week

    Check out our AI-powered NBA DraftKings lineup picks for March 4, 2024. Plus NHL DFS sleepers and college basketball prop picks.

  • dfsPro Daily: Super Bowl Studs to Anchor Your DFS Showdowns

  • dfsPro Daily: 1 Stud Stands Out Among the Rest on Tonight’s NBA Slate

  • dfsPro Daily: Tail This AI-Powered NBA Lineup After Back-to-Back Wins

  • dfsPro Daily: Friday’s AI-Powered NBA Lineup of the Day & 5 Hot Props

  • Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy Projected as Fantasy Star in Season Debut

    Jerry Jeudy is set to make his 2023 season debut with the Denver Broncos in week 2 and Heavy's fantasy projections have him set for a big game against the Washington Comanders.

  • Abigail Jo ‘Abby’ Shry: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • The Open Championship Purse 2023: How Much Prize Money Does the Winner Make?

  • Brian Harman’s Wife & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Shane McMillan, Larry Nassar Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • U.S. Open Purse 2023: How Much Prize Money Does the Winner Make?

    The winner of the U.S. Open will earn $3.6 million as part of a $20 million purse of prize money for the 2023 golf tournament, according to the USGA.