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

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

    Klay Thompson's move to the Dallas Mavericks has revealed some intriguing details about his tenure with the Golden State Warriors.

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

  • 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

    LeBron James has opted out of the final year with the Los Angeles Lakers and is willing to take a pay cut to return if it means improving the roster.

  • 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

    There remains much uncertainty around Nick Chubb's return date, but the Cleveland Browns running back isn't ruling out a Week 1 debut.

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

  • 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

  • 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

    New Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy dropped a cryptic message on social media amid Amari Cooper's holdout. Jeudy's rare social media post used just a single emoji: an ear. It's impossible to decode exactly what Jeudy meant by the post. But it could indicate that he's hearing some of the criticism sent his way.

  • Browns Give Significant Update on Deshaun Watson Amid Concerns

  • Proposed Trade Rumor Lands Browns Amari Cooper Replacement

  • Browns Send Firm Message on Amari Cooper Amid Holdout Drama

  • Browns ‘At Odds’ With WR Amari Cooper Amid Contract Dispute

  • Steelers Star Hints at Bolting for Rival Browns

    Cameron Heyward would be open to joining the Cleveland Browns next season when his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers is up.

  • 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

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

    Nick Chubb posted a short but telling message on social media ahead of the Cleveland Browns opening up mandatory minicamp.