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 $23 Million Defender Carted Off Field at Training Camp

    The Cleveland Browns are awaiting more information after impactful pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith was carted off the field at training camp.

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Sends Firm Message to Front Office on Taking Discount

  • New Video Emerges of Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Amid Holdout

  • Former Browns Receiver Set to Work Out for Rival Steelers

  • Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Responds to Brandon Aiyuk Trade Rumors

  • Cowboys QB Named Potential Replacement for Deshaun Watson

    If the Cleveland Browns decide to make the costly move of parting ways with Deshaun Watson next offseason, one potential replacement could be Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

  • Cowboys Seeking ‘Escape Hatch’ With Dak Prescott Contract

  • Browns Dubbed Trade Suitor for 49ers Star Brandon Aiyuk

  • Browns Get Good News on Nick Chubb’s Week 1 Status

  • Dak Prescott Predicted to Leave Cowboys for Raiders in 2025

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Sends Message to CeeDee Lamb Amid Holdout

    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott voiced his support for wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is holding out but eager to reunite with his teammates.

  • Cowboys Issue 6-Word Message on Negotiations With CeeDee Lamb

  • Cowboys Star DeMarcus Lawrence Sends Message on Potential Replacement

  • Browns Send 8-Word Message on Adding New Running Back

  • Dak Prescott Doubles Down on Potentially Leaving Cowboys

  • Browns RB D’Onta Foreman Breaks Silence After Scary Injury

  • Browns Send Message on Amari Cooper’s Future in Cleveland

  • Cowboys ‘Closer’ to New Deal With CeeDee Lamb Than Dak Prescott

  • Browns Offer Nick Chubb Update After Strong Showing

  • Deshaun Watson’s Personal Coach Shuts Down Injury Talk

    Deshaun Watson's early exit from Cleveland Browns training camp practice has sparked some concern, but his personal quarterback coach assured that there's no reason to worry.

  • Veteran Pass-Rusher Hints at Cowboys Signing After Williams Injury

  • Cowboys Vet Ezekiel Elliott Sends Message to CeeDee Lamb on Holdout

  • Cowboys Urged to Sign Former Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher After Williams Injury

  • Cowboys Key Pass-Rusher Likely Lost for Season After ACL Tear

  • Cowboys Issue Challenge to Dak Prescott After Jordan Love Contract

    Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones challenged quarterback Dak Prescott amid their contract negotiations and other passers around the NFL cashing in.

  • Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Calls Out First-Round Pick

  • Browns Owners Respond After Deshaun Watson’s Strong Statements

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Sends Message to Cowboys on Week 1 Clash

  • Cowboys Give Brutal 2-Word Reason for Lack of Mike McCarthy Extension

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Gives Expletive-Laden Statement on Critics

    Deshaun Watson has heard the criticism and doubt surrounding his talent but the Cleveland Browns quarterback could care less.