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

    Deshaun Watson was limited in practice and his status for the Cleveland Browns' final preseason game is now in question.

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

  • Browns QB May Get 1 More Audition Amid Trade Rumors

  • 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

    The Cleveland Browns have parted ways with wide receiver Matt Landers, making room for help at offensive tackle.

  • 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

    CeeDee Lamb has turned down the latest lucrative offer from the Dallas Cowboys following a recent meeting.

  • Browns Star Denzel Ward Breaks Silence After Latest Injury

  • 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

  • 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

    After taking a hit during practice, Cleveland Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward is in concussion protocol.

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

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

  • Recently Released Browns Running Back Joins Rival Ravens

  • Cowboys Called Out as New CeeDee Lamb Contract Rumor Emerges

  • Browns Terminate Running Back After Rough Outing

    The Cleveland Browns have terminated the contract of running back John Kelly Jr. as part of several roster moves after the team's first preseason game.

  • 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

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

    Deshaun Watson has been cleared for contact and the Cleveland Browns quarterback has a hefty week of work ahead of him.