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 WR Amari Cooper Addresses ‘Revenge’ Game Against Cowboys

    Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper rarely shows emotion and doesn't view the opener against the Dallas Cowboys — his former team — as a "revenge" game.

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Sends Clear Message on Trade Rumors

  • Browns Cut Ties With Key Receiver Ahead of Opener

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends 4-Word Message Ahead of Debut

  • Browns Get Key Update on Deshaun Watson Amid Week 1 Uncertainty

  • Browns Called Out for ‘Lies’ Ahead of Week 1 Clash With Cowboys

    The Cleveland Browns have unveiled their unofficial Week 1 depth chart, and there are a few surprising choices that could be strategic misdirections.

  • Cowboys Urged to Add 29-Interception Ballhawk Ahead of Opener

  • Browns Get Bad News on Nick Chubb’s Potential Return Date

  • Lastest Photos of Browns RB Nick Chubb Generate Viral Buzz

  • Cowboys’ Division Rival ‘On Radar’ as Dak Prescott Suitor

  • Texans Take Shot at Browns Over Deshaun Watson Trade

    The Cleveland Browns' trade for Deshaun Watson has not paid off and the Houston Texans are reaping the benefits.

  • Cowboys Teammate Blasts Pundit After Comment on Replacing Dak Prescott

  • Ex-Browns QB Signs With Rival After Being Cut

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Takes Subtle Jab at CeeDee Lamb After $136 Million Deal

  • Browns Give 2-Word Statement on QB Situation Ahead of Opener

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Takes Swipe at Jerry Jones

  • Cowboys Send Message on Dak Prescott Extension After CeeDee’s Plea

  • Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Delivers Blunt Message on Jerry Jones

  • Cowboys Make Final Call on Dalvin Cook After Workout

  • Browns Send Message on RB D’Onta Foreman After Surprise Cut

    The Cleveland Browns have terminated the contract of veteran running back D'Onta Foreman as part of their effort to reduce their roster to 53 players.

  • Browns Taking Trade Calls on Fan-Favorite QB

  • Cowboys Urged to Make Trade With Broncos to ‘Upgrade’ QB Position

  • Dalvin Cook Issues 1-Word Message Ahead of Cowboys Workout

  • Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Reacts to CeeDee Lamb’s $136 Million Deal

  • Browns Waive Pair of Running Backs After Nick Chubb Decision

    The Cleveland Browns have parted ways with two running backs and made a key decision with Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb.

  • Browns Expected to Move On From Pro Bowl QB After 3-TD Game

  • Cowboys Make Final Call on Trey Lance Following 5-Interception Performance

  • Cowboys Finally Express Concern Over CeeDee Lamb Holdout

  • Cowboys Reveal ‘Good News’ After All-Pro Suffers Significant Injury

  • Browns Make Final Call on Deshaun Watson’s Debut

    Deshaun Watson will not take the field for the Cleveland Browns' final preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.