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

  • 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

    Jack Conklin has had a rough run of injuries but the Cleveland Browns veteran right tackle is ready to return.

  • 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

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

    Another target fell off the free agency big board for the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30, as Jonas Valanciunas signed with the Washington 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

  • 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.

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Sends 7-Word Message on Contract Standoff

  • Steelers Star Cam Heyward Rips Browns Over Rumors of Future Move

  • JJ Redick Sends Strong Message on Lakers’ Dan Hurley Pursuit

  • Browns Urged to Sign Veteran Former Giants CB Amid Injury Concerns

  • Browns Insider Weighs in on Amari Cooper Swap for 49ers Star

    The Cleveland Browns are in a contract dispute with Amari Cooper and a rumor that has gained steam is a swap of the Pro Bowler with disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

  • Lakers Warned About Potential Anthony Davis Trade Demand After Redick Hire

  • Browns QBs Dubbed Potential Trade Candidates Ahead of Season

  • Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Issues Cryptic Message Amid Amari Cooper Holdout

  • Browns Give Significant Update on Deshaun Watson Amid Concerns

  • Proposed Trade Rumor Lands Browns Amari Cooper Replacement

    Disgruntled San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has surfaced as a rumored trade target for the Cleveland Browns