J.R. DeGroote
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J.R. DeGroote

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball
Education:
Arizona State University
Location:
Waikoloa, Hawaii

Experience

J.R. DeGroote is a sports journalist covering the NFL and NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.

He covered local and statewide sports as a reporter for West Hawaii Today and has decades of experience in digital media with previous stops at SB Nation and Bleacher Report.

He has won multiple state, regional and national honors for sports reporting and photography.

Education

J.R. DeGroote earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and mass communication from Arizona State University in 2014.

Latest Articles From J.R. DeGroote

  • Browns Specialist Inks Lucrative $15.9 Million Extension

    Dustin Hopkins has cashed in with a lucrative extension with the Cleveland Browns, making him one of the highest-paid kickers in football.

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Projected to Get $52 Million Pay Day

  • Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Has 2-Word Message on Jaylen Brown Snub

  • Browns $8.9 Million WR Dubbed Trade Candidate Ahead of Camp

  • Jaylen Brown Reacts to Team USA Snub, Derrick White Selection

  • Draymond Takes Jab at Klay Thompson After Mavs Intro

    Draymond Green is not a fan of Klay Thompson's new jersey number with the Dallas Mavericks.

  • Browns Key Offseason Addition on Chopping Block Ahead of Training Camp

  • Kyle Kuzma Fuels Rumors of Potential Trade to Lakers With 3-Word Message

  • Bengals QB Joe Burrow Issues Warning to Browns, AFC North

  • Lakers Star LeBron James Hints at Retirement After $101 Million Deal

  • Former NFL MVP Puts Browns QB Deshaun Watson Over Cowboys Star

    Former NFL MVP Cam Newton unleashed a bold take on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during a recent podcast.

  • Lakers Star LeBron James Makes Consequential $2.7 Million Move

  • Browns 1,000-Yard RB Named as Potential Trade Piece

  • Draymond Green Sends Message on Klay Thompson’s Move to Mavericks

  • Lakers Seeking ‘Right Deal’ as LeBron Weighs $162 Million Decision

  • Browns $60 Million Star Sends Message Amid Benching Rumors

  • Lakers Rookie Bronny James Breaks Silence on Teaming Up With LeBron

  • Kyrie Irving Countered Lakers Star LeBron James in Battle for $50 Million Star

  • Klay Thompson Called Out for Antics After $50 Million Deal

  • Klay Thompson Turned Down $80 Million Deal From Lakers: Report

    The Los Angeles Lakers made a hard run at Klay Thompson before he decided to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports.

  • Top Center Spurns Lakers for $30 Million Deal With Wizards

  • Eagles Pro Bowler Calls Out Browns for Amari Cooper Situation

  • Lakers Urged to Sign Former MVP With LeBron James Pay Cut

  • LeBron James Sends Strong Message to Lakers After Opting Out

  • Lakers Star LeBron James Sends 2-Word Message on Bronny’s Latest Move

    Bronny James will wear jersey No. 9 with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his dad, LeBron James, had "no words" after seeing his son suited up.

  • Proposed Trade Reunites Browns WR Amari Cooper With Former Team

  • Viral Video of Browns RB Nick Chubb Sparks Speculation

  • Lakers Projected to Land Award-Winning Big Man With First-Round Pick

  • Browns Star Nick Chubb Sends 5-Word Message on Week 1 Return

  • Suns Star Kevin Durant Sends 4-Word Message Amid Trade Talk

    Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant fired off a four-word message on social media in response to a fan amid swirling trade speculation.