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 ‘At Odds’ With WR Amari Cooper Amid Contract Dispute

    The Cleveland Browns and Amari Cooper are "at odds" in their negotiations over an extension.

  • Steelers Star Hints at Bolting for Rival Browns

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Among ‘Most Likely’ to Change Teams

  • Browns Give 4-Word Update on Myles Garrett After Injury Scare

  • Browns Issue 5-Word Statement on Amari Cooper’s Holdout

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Issues Strong Message on Amari Cooper Amid Holdout

    Amari Cooper skipped the first day of the Cleveland Browns' mandatory minicamp but quarterback Deshaun Watson has his back.

  • Browns RB Nick Chubb Sends 1-Word Message Ahead of Minicamp

  • Browns TE David Njoku Uses Interesting Word to Describe New Offense

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Issues 3-Word Message After Off-Field Injury Scare

  • Deshaun Watson Sends Strong Message on Browns QB Room

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Lashes Out at Critics with Fiery Statement

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is ignoring any outside noise regarding expectations ahead of a critical season.

  • Browns RB Nick Chubb Addresses Steelers Star Over Injury-Inducing Hit

  • Browns Send 3-Word Message to Myles Garrett on Expectations

  • Former Browns Starting QB Signs With Seahawks

  • Browns RB Nick Chubb Breaks Silence on Return to Field

  • Browns Urged to Keep Deshaun Watson Contingency Plan Ready

  • Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Addresses Looming Contract Situation: ‘One Day’

  • Browns Have Had No Contact With Rumored Free Agent WR Target

  • Browns WR Speaks Out on Suspected Anger After Viral Tweet

  • Browns Could Face Chubb-Watson Reality Check Ahead of Season, Writer Says

    Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson may not return to his Pro Bowl form following shoulder surgery, one writer suggests.

  • Browns QB Jameis Winston Sends Message on Deshaun Watson

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Buried in Latest Rankings

  • Browns Predicted to Replace QB Deshaun Watson With 2-Time National Champion

  • Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski Put on Notice Ahead of Critical Season

  • Browns WR Shows Up to OTAs After Social Media Outburst

    Elijah Moore was present for OTAs on Tuesday after he posted a fiery message on social media over the weekend.

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Delivers Controversial Steelers Take

  • Browns Receiver Sounds Off With Lengthy Message After Missing Workouts

  • Browns Would Consider Acquiring Former Deshaun Watson Teammate

  • Browns RB Nick Chubb Predicted to Bolt for AFC North Rival

  • Browns RB Pushing for Larger Role Amid Nick Chubb Uncertainty

    New Cleveland Browns running back Nyheim Hines takes exception to being called a return specialist.