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

  • Lastest Photos of Browns RB Nick Chubb Generate Viral Buzz

    Nick Chubb: Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl running back, Batman enthusiast, and now, a model?

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

  • Texans Take Shot at Browns Over Deshaun Watson Trade

  • 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

    CeeDee Lamb put on some muscle this offseason and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has noticed a change in his attire.

  • 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

    Dalvin Cook looked in shape during his workout with the Dallas Cowboys but left without a deal.

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

  • 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

  • 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

    Week 1 is quickly approaching and the Dallas Cowboys still don't have superstar wide receiver CeeDee Lamb in their building.

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

  • Browns Make Final Call on Deshaun Watson’s Debut

  • CeeDee Lamb Sends Strong Message to Cowboys Amid Contract Dispute

  • Browns Terminate Tight End After Knee Injury

  • Browns Called Out for ‘Weird’ Deshaun Watson Situation

    A noted Cleveland Browns insider has raised some red flags about Deshaun Watson's 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

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

    The Dallas Cowboys are facing a difficult choice in selecting Dak Prescott's backup for next season, with Cooper Rush and Trey Lance both vying for the role.