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

  • Cowboys Called Out as New CeeDee Lamb Contract Rumor Emerges

    If CeeDee Lamb isn't on the field for the Dallas Cowboys' opener, it would be "utterly stupid," according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.

  • Browns Terminate Running Back After Rough Outing

  • Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Teases ‘Break’ From Football

  • Cowboys Send Message to QB Trey Lance After Uneven Outing

  • Browns Score A-Grade on Trade to Reunite With Former Center

  • Cowboys Backtrack on Latest CeeDee Lamb Stance After Uproar

    Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones clarified his polarizing statement on wide receiver CeeDee Lamb as the sides continue to negotiate a contract extension.

  • Browns Send 1-Word Message on Deshaun Watson’s Status

  • Browns Urged to Sign 273-Reception Veteran Amid Amari Cooper Drama

  • Browns Tight-Lipped After Amari Cooper’s Latest Bold Statement on Trade

  • Browns Lineman Carted Off Field Against Packers

  • Cowboys Warned of Potential CeeDee Lamb Trade Demand

    If the Dallas Cowboys don't figure out CeeDee Lamb's contract situation soon, they could have to deal with a trade request from the star pass-catcher.

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Responds to Trade Rumors With 6-Word Message

  • Browns Hit Roadblock in Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks

  • Cowboys Proposed Trade Sends CeeDee Lamb to Chiefs for Massive Haul

  • Cowboys Send Message to Dak Prescott Amid ‘Challenging’ Negotiations

  • Cowboys Give 1-Word Statement on Potential CeeDee Lamb Trade

  • Dak Prescott Fires Shot at Cowboys Over CeeDee Lamb Stance

  • CeeDee Lamb Calls Out Cowboys With 1-Word Message on Contract Dispute

  • Browns Get Bad News on Brandon Aiyuk Trade

  • Cowboys Projected to Cut Ties With Veteran Quarterback

    The Dallas Cowboys are facing a tough decision at quarterback as roster cuts approach, with Cooper Rush likely to be the odd man out.

  • Browns Urged to ‘Save Face,’ Pull Out of Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks

  • Cowboys Make Roster Move With CeeDee Lamb as Holdout Extends

  • Browns Battling AFC North Rival for Brandon Aiyuk After Patriots Drop Out

  • Browns Waive Receiver as Brandon Aiyuk Rumors Swirl

  • Browns Ink New Pass-Rusher After Za’Darius Smith Injury

    The Cleveland Browns have signed defensive end Marcus Haynes to strengthen their depth following Za'Darius Smith's injury.

  • 49ers Send 3-Word Message on Brandon Aiyuk Amid Browns Trade Rumors

  • Browns Respond to Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks

  • Browns Uncertain About Deshaun Watson’s Debut

  • Cowboys Urged to Add 4-Time Pro Bowl RB Alongside Ezekiel Elliott

  • Browns’ Trade Package for Brandon Aiyuk Built Around 5-Time Pro Bowler: Report

    If the Cleveland Browns land Brandon Aiyuk, it will cost them Amari Cooper.