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

  • Brittany Baca Logano, Joey Logano’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Brittany Baca Logano is the wife of NASCAR driver Joey Logano. They have been married since 2014 and have three children.

  • Lacey Croom Homa, Max Homa’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Tyler Canaris: Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Bodyslam Video Goes Viral

  • Jena Sims, Brooks Koepka’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Jillian Wisniewski, Justin Thomas’ Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Annie Verret Spieth, Jordan Spieth’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Annie Verret Spieth is the wife of PGA Tour golfer Jordan Spieth.

  • Tavia Shackles Hunt, Clark Hunt’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Nick Sirianni’s Wife & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Kylie McDevitt, Jason Kelce’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Judy Kline, St. Louis Racist Video Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Sarah Clendaniel & Brandon Russell: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    Sarah Clendaniel and Brandon Russell are a couple accused of plotting to attack the Baltimore power grid, federal prosecutors in Maryland say. Russell is the founder of the neo-Nazi Atomwaffen group.

  • Isaiah Trotman, D.C. Metro Station Shooting Suspect: 5 Fast Facts

  • Nathaniel Radimak, Los Angeles Road Rage Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Benjamin Obadiah Foster, Oregon Torture Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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

  • 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

    Dharmesh Arvind Patel is a California doctor accused of intentionally driving his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff with his wife, Neha Patel, and two children inside, police say. The family survived.