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 Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Lakers for Heavy.com.

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 Top Pick Sends Message After Being Drafted by Cleveland

    New defensive tackle Michael Hall issued an emotional reaction after being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the NFL Draft.

  • Deshaun Watson Calls Out Browns Reporters for Bad ‘Vibe’

  • Lakers Star LeBron James Sends Message to Teammates on Brink of Elimination

  • Browns Not Shopping Former Top Pick Ahead of NFL Draft

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Ripped Over Controversial Tweet

  • Browns Insider Issues Warning on Nick Chubb Ahead of Draft

    The decisions of the Cleveland Browns on draft night could indicate how the team feels about Nick Chubb's future with the franchise.

  • Browns Predicted to Draft ‘High-Ceiling’ Oregon WR Amid Uncertainty

  • Ex-Browns Star Sends 2-Word Message on Comeback

  • Brothers of Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Target of NBA Fight Investigation

  • Lakers Star Anthony Davis Issues 5-Word Statement on Jamal Murray

  • Lakers Star LeBron James Rips Officiating After Game 2 Loss to Nuggets

    Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took aim at the officials after his squad blew a large lead and lost Game 2 101-99 to the Denver Nuggets.

  • Ex-Lakers Big Man Petitions for Roster Spot After Game 1 Loss

  • New Browns QB Jameis Winston Goes Viral for Fishy Interview

  • Lakers Send Message on Benching D’Angelo Russell After Game 1 Loss

  • Browns Urged to Find Nick Chubb Successor Amid Uncertainty

  • Browns Predicted to Shake Up RB Room With Jerome Ford Cut

  • Browns Hint at Coming Extension for $230 Million QB Deshaun Watson

  • Browns Send Message to Nick Chubb After Hefty Pay Cut

  • Browns Send 4-Word Message on Potential Greg Newsome Trade

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Gives Opinion on Play-Calling Duties

    The Cleveland Browns have not announced who will call plays next season but Deshaun Watson isn’t too worried.The Browns hired Ken Dorsey to replace Alex Van Pelt as the team’s offensive coordinator this offseason. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has called the plays since arriving in 2020 but hasn’t announced if that’ll change with Dorsey […]

  • Browns CB Greg Newsome Responds to Trade Rumors

  • Browns Star Denzel Ward Sends Message to Front Office Over Trade Rumors

  • Browns Send Firm Message on Nick Chubb’s Return

  • Video of Browns QB Deshaun Watson Generates Buzz as Workouts Kickoff

  • Browns Pass-Rusher Issues 4-Word Message After Re-Signing

    The Cleveland Browns are bringing back pass-rusher Sam Kamara, bolstering their defensive line depth.

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Issues Rare Message Ahead of Workouts

  • Browns Likely to Add Another QB to Mix Amid Watson Uncertainty

  • Browns Insider Drops Key Reason for Nick Chubb Move

  • Proposed Trade Sends Browns CB Greg Newsome to NFC Powerhouse

  • Browns Ship Out Offensive Lineman to Titans Ahead of Draft

    The Cleveland Browns traded offensive tackle Leroy Watson IV to the Tennessee Titans on Friday, adding a seventh-round pick ahead of the NFL Draft.The Browns will receive the No. 227 overall pick in the draft, which will take place April 24-27 in Detroit.The Browns now hold six picks in the 2024 draft. The move gives […]