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 Terminate Tight End After Knee Injury

    The Cleveland Browns have terminated the contract of tight end/full back Giovanni Ricci after reaching an injury settlement.

  • Browns Called Out for ‘Weird’ Deshaun Watson Situation

  • Browns Add All-UFL RB Jacob Saylors After Latest Injury News

  • Browns Issue Statement on QB Deshaun Watson Amid Injury Concerns

  • Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Gets Honest on Deshaun Watson

  • Browns Dealt Tough Blow as $100 Million Defender Faces Setback

    The Cleveland Browns have confirmed that Denzel Ward suffered a concussion during practice and remains in the protocol.

  • Cowboys Send Strong Message on QB Cooper Rush Amid Cut Rumors

  • Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Predicted to Miss Start of Season Amid Dispute

  • Browns Issue Troubling 2-Word Statement on Deshaun Watson’s Status

  • Cowboys Haven’t ‘Closed Gap’ With CeeDee Lamb: Report

  • Browns QB May Get 1 More Audition Amid Trade Rumors

    The Cleveland Browns have not committed to Deshaun Watson playing in the team's final preseason game, which may open the door for Dorian Thompson-Robinson to make another start.

  • Patriots Signal Potential Interest in Trade for Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb

  • Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Drops Cryptic Clue on Contract Talks

  • Browns Cut Ties With Speedy Receiver After Rash of Injuries

  • Cowboys Urged to Trade for 4,000-Yard Veteran Back Ahead of Week 1

  • Browns Pump Brakes on Nick Chubb Return With Deadline Approaching

  • Cowboys Offer Clues in QB Race Following Trey Lance’s Second Preseason Game

  • Browns RB Nick Chubb Breaks Silence on Return During Preseason Game

  • CeeDee Lamb Shuts Down Cowboys Latest Offer: Report

  • Browns Star Denzel Ward Breaks Silence After Latest Injury

    Cleveland Browns star Denzel Ward says he's just "fine" after landing in concussion protocol.

  • Eagles Star Rips Cowboys Over CeeDee Lamb Standoff

  • Dak Prescott’s Brother Fires Back Over Rumors of Cowboys QB Replacement

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Surprised by Decision on Debut

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Teases Potential Extension News

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Clarifies Heated Conversation With Backup

    Deshaun Watson cleared up any misconceptions about an animated conversation between him and fellow Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston.

  • Cowboys Use 1-Word to Describe CeeDee Lamb Contract Talks

  • Cowboys Get Bad News on CeeDee Lamb Contract Talks

  • Browns Get Tough News on $100 Million Defender

  • Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Reacts to $39 Million Payday

  • Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Sends Message to CeeDee Lamb Amid Holdout

    There's no doubt in Micah Parsons' mind that CeeDee Lamb will be on the field alongside him when the Dallas Cowboys take the field in Week 1.