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

  • Myles Garrett Puts TJ Watt on Notice After Beating Steelers

    Myles Garrett had a blunt message for Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher TJ Watt after leading the Cleveland Browns to a 24-19 victory on Thursday.

  • Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Responds to Vetoed Trade With 4-Word Message

  • Browns Urged to Make Trade for Rival Head Coach as Stefanski Replacement

  • Browns Coach Kevin Stefanski Sends Message on Mike Vrabel Amid Rumors

  • Cowboys Make Key Move With Dak Prescott Ahead of Texans Matchup

  • Browns Safety Juan Thornhill Claps Back at Critics With Post

    Juan Thornhill took to social media to express his frustration with his critics following the Cleveland Browns' latest embarrassing loss.

  • Browns Nearing Decision on Kevin Stefanski’s Future After Embarrassing Loss

  • Falcons’ $180M QB Suggested as Replacement for Browns’ Deshaun Watson

  • Calls Mount for Browns to Bench $21 Million Defender for Lack of Effort

  • Browns Linked to $75 Million QB as Deshaun Watson Replacement

  • CeeDee Lamb Sends Message to Cooper Rush Ahead of Texans Clash

    Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb shared some thoughts on quarterback Cooper Rush ahead of a clash with the Houston Texans.

  • Browns Lose Promising Rookie for Extended Stretch After Practice Injury

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Gets Bad News on NFL Future

  • Za’Darius Smith Deletes Controversial 1-Word Message After Trade to Lions

  • Browns Polarizing First-Round Pick Gets Bad News on Future

  • Browns Open to Trading Pro Bowl Pass-Catcher David Njoku

  • Browns Make Final Call on Jameis Winston’s Future

  • Browns QB Jameis Winston Gets Blasted for 3-INT Performance

  • Browns Expected to Trade Za’Darius Smith After Chargers Matchup

  • Proposed Myles Garrett Trade Would Send Star to Lions for Historic Haul

    The Cleveland Browns have no plans to trade their star pass-rusher Myles Garrett, but their stance could shift for the right offer.

  • Browns’ Za’Darius Smith Misses Practice Amid Trade Speculation

  • Lions Tease ‘Imminent’ Trade With Browns DE Za’Darius Smith in Spotlight

  • Browns QB Jameis Winston Issues Perfect 2-Word Message After Beating Ravens

  • Browns Ripped for Deshaun Watson Decision After Beating Ravens

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson ‘Willing’ to Return Despite Reaction to Injury

    Deshaun Watson's season-ending Achilles injury may not mark the end of his time with the Cleveland Browns.

  • Browns DE Myles Garrett Gives 4-Word Response to Potential Trade

  • Jerry Jeudy Has 3-Word Solution for Browns After Sideline Spat

  • Browns Get Timeline for Deshaun Watson’s Return

  • New Browns QB Bailey Zappe Sends Message on Jameis Winston

  • Browns RB Gets Bad News on Future After Being Ruled Out for Year

    Nyheim Hines will not be playing for the Cleveland Browns this season.