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

  • Eagles New RB Has 1-Word Response to Joining Super Bowl Champs

    Former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon is joining the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year contract.

  • 49ers QB Brock Purdy Gets Good News Amid Contract Talks

  • Rams Nearing Final Decision on Cooper Kupp’s Future: Insider

  • Eagles Asking Price for $57 Million Starter Revealed: Insider

  • Commanders Star Sends Bold Message After Securing New Deal

  • Patriots Linked to $55 Million Tackle After Missing Out on Top Free Agent

    The New England Patriots will have to explore other options after the Baltimore Ravens re-signed offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley.

  • Makena White: Meet PGA Tour Golfer Jake Knapp’s Girlfriend

  • Mary Kate Cornett: Ole Miss Student Slams Pat McAfee, Antonio Brown & Media

  • Lakers LeBron & Bronny James Respond to Lawsuit in Los Angeles Court

  • Ellie Connell: Meet Team USA & Panthers Star Matthew Tkachuk’s Fiancee

  • Will President Donald Trump Be at the 4 Nations Face-Off Final?

    Team USA GM Bill Guerin asked President Donald Trump to attend the 4 Nations Face-Off final game in Boston on February 20.

  • Rangers Matt Rempe Sounds Off on Teammate’s 4 Nations Fight

  • Kings Star Drew Doughty Sends Bold Message Ahead of 4 Nations Final

  • Ravens Lineman Arrested in Georgia After Traffic Stop

  • PHOTOS & VIDEO: President Donald Trump Leads Field at Daytona 500

  • Joe Mazzulla Makes Bold Statement on Celtics Newcomer

  • Detroit Lions Add National Championship-Winning Coach to Staff

  • Cooper DeJean: Meet the Eagles Super Bowl Star’s Family & Girlfriend

  • Isabelle Butker: Harrison Butker’s Wife Played College Basketball

  • Chiefs Owner’s Wife Tavia Shackles Hunt Sends Message Before Super Bowl

    Tavia Shackles Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, shared a message in an Instagram post ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

  • Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Met His Wife, Tina Lai, at Her Family’s Restaurant

  • Super Bowl LIX Streaming: How to Watch Chiefs vs. Eagles in Canada

  • Former UFC Champion Named in Vince McMahon & WWE Lawsuit

  • Dana White Breaks Silence on Bryce Mitchell Hitler Comments

  • 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.