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

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

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

    Shane McMillan is the inmate accused of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal prison in Florida on July 9, 2023.

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

  • Wyndham Clark’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Brett Favre’s Lawyers Share Photo of Shannon Sharpe Amid Lawsuit Battle

  • Spurs Hall of Famer Sues Ralph Lauren for $2 Million in Sneaker Dispute

  • Viktor Hovland’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Viktor Hovland is a PGA Tour golfer from Norway. He is the son of Harald Hovland and Galina Hovland.

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

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  • Susan Andrews Carlson, Tucker Carlson’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Susan Andrews is a former school teacher and the wife of former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. She and Carlson have been married since 1991 and have four children.

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  • Brett Gitchel, Seattle Kidnapping Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Alan Colie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Adama Sanogo: 15 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Adama Sanogo is a forward for the UConn Huskies. Sanogo was born in Mali and attended high school in New Jersey and New York. Here's what you need to know about him.

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  • Tiger Woods’ Ex-Girlfriend Erica Herman Files Lawsuits After Break-Up [DOCUMENTS]

  • Jordan Poole’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole is the son of Monet Poole and Anthony Poole. He and his family, including his two sisters and brother, are from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.