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

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

    Don't expect to see Pittsburgh Steelers star Cameron Heyward in a Cleveland Browns jersey any time soon.

  • 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

    The Cleveland Browns have a strong quarterback group, which could lead to either Tyler Huntley or Dorian Thompson-Robinson being traded.

  • 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

  • Browns Send Firm Message on Amari Cooper Amid Holdout Drama

  • 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

  • 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

    The Cleveland Browns have assembled a talented quarterback room, and Deshaun Watson is pleased with the camaraderie among the team's passers.

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

  • 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

    Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb still doesn't have a timeline for returning to the field but is feeling good about his current situation.

  • 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.