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

  • Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Seeks Leniency in New Court Filing

    Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, is seeking leniency in his federal fraud case, court documents show.

  • Ravens $4.2 Million Wide Receiver Reveals Hope for the Future

  • Packers Interview Rival’s Outgoing Coordinator for D-Line Vacancy

  • Conor McGregor Accused of Sexual Battery in New Federal Lawsuit

  • Michael Lewis: Texas Man Accused of Stalking Caitlin Clark

  • Video Shows UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov Being Removed From Flight

    A viral video shows UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov being removed from a flight during an incident with a flight attendant in an emergency row.

  • Top 5 DFS Options: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens Wild Card Game

  • Lions Wide Receiver Shares News of Heartbreaking Tragedy

  • Matt LaFleur Has High Praise for Packers Playmaker: ‘A+’

  • Kevin Stefanski Makes Call on Jameis Winston After Loss to Steelers

  • Demetrious Johnson Answers Alexandre Pantoja’s UFC 310 Callout

    Retired UFC legend Demetrious Johnson has responded to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja's callout at UFC 310.

  • Dana White Responds to Controversial UFC 310 Decision

  • Seahawks Release Former 1st Round Pick Amid Roster Shuffling

  • Packers Get Good News on Injuries Ahead of Lions Game

  • Bears Injury Update: Starter Ruled Out for Second Straight Game

  • Ex-Teammate Sends Message to Josh Allen & Bills : ‘Circled This One’

  • Packers Could Be Without Key Playmaker for Dolphins Game

  • 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

    UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has confirmed he will not be able to fight in the UFC 310 main event against Shavkat Rakhmonov.

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

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

  • 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

    Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont sent a strong message to Kentucky fans amid speculation about UConn coach Dan Hurley replacing John Calipari.

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

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

  • 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

    Buk Mawut Buk has pleaded guilty to murder charges in the shooting of University of Utah cornerback Aaron Lowe in Salt Lake City in 2021.