J.R. DeGroote
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J.R. DeGroote

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball
Education:
Arizona State University
Location:
Cleveland, Ohio

Experience

J.R. DeGroote is a staff writer for Heavy.com, where he has covered the NFL, NBA, and trending sports stories since 2019. With a deep focus on the league's most passionate fanbases, his reporting provides inside access and in-depth analysis on the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Lakers. J.R. brings over 15 years of experience (West Hawaii Today, Bleacher Report, Athlon Sports, 12up) in sports journalism. He is committed to delivering stories that go beyond the box score, exploring the "why" behind the biggest moments in sports.

Expertise: NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball, NFL Draft Analysis, NBA Free Agency

Primary Coverage: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University

Experience: 15 years as a professional sports journalist.

Latest Articles From J.R. DeGroote

Lakers Urged to Make Critical Roster Move: ‘Hurt Feelings be Damned’

Lakers Urged to Make Critical Roster Move: ‘Hurt Feelings be Damned’

Conor McGregor Says Date Is Set for UFC Return

Conor McGregor Says Date Is Set for UFC Return

Browns Bring in Former Broncos Running Back for Workout

Browns Bring in Former Broncos Running Back for Workout

LeBron James Issues 3-Word Message on Latest Injury After Loss to Nuggets

LeBron James Issues 3-Word Message on Latest Injury After Loss to Nuggets

Ex-Lakers Big Man Petitions for Return as Jokic-Stopper

Ex-Lakers Big Man Petitions for Return as Jokic-Stopper

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Shares Strong 4-Word Message From Puerto Rico

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Shares Strong 4-Word Message From Puerto Rico

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Issues Blunt Statement on Defensive Issues

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Issues Blunt Statement on Defensive Issues

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons Called Out by Patriots Star After Tweet

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons Called Out by Patriots Star After Tweet

Insider: Browns ‘Don’t Envision’ Keeping Veteran WR Past Current Contract

Insider: Browns ‘Don’t Envision’ Keeping Veteran WR Past Current Contract

Cowboys Send Message on Micah Parsons’ Future Amid Position Change Talk

Cowboys Send Message on Micah Parsons’ Future Amid Position Change Talk

Juan Thornhill Issues Promise to Browns Fans in Heated Tweet

Juan Thornhill Issues Promise to Browns Fans in Heated Tweet

Lakers Guard Facing Controversial Demotion After Loss to Nuggets

Lakers Guard Facing Controversial Demotion After Loss to Nuggets

Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Calls Out Players After Game 1 Loss to Nuggets

Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Calls Out Players After Game 1 Loss to Nuggets

Za’Darius Smith Breaks Silence on Trade to Browns

Za’Darius Smith Breaks Silence on Trade to Browns

Ex-Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Linked to Pair of AFC Contenders

Ex-Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Linked to Pair of AFC Contenders

Cleveland Firmly in the Mix to Sign Ezekiel Elliott: Report

Cleveland Firmly in the Mix to Sign Ezekiel Elliott: Report

Browns Ink Former Ravens Cornerback to Deal

Browns Ink Former Ravens Cornerback to Deal

Lakers Get Bad News on Big Man Ahead of Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Lakers Get Bad News on Big Man Ahead of Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Gives Blunt Response on Stopping Nikola Jokic

Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Gives Blunt Response on Stopping Nikola Jokic

Cowboys Former Starter Named Cut Candidate After Draft Pick

Cowboys Former Starter Named Cut Candidate After Draft Pick

Za’Darius Smith Sends Message to Myles Garrett After Trade From Vikings

Za’Darius Smith Sends Message to Myles Garrett After Trade From Vikings

Ex-Cowboys QB Finds New Home With AFC West Squad

Ex-Cowboys QB Finds New Home With AFC West Squad

Steph Curry Pens Message to Lakers Breakout Star Lonnie Walker

Steph Curry Pens Message to Lakers Breakout Star Lonnie Walker

Browns Safety Puts NFL on Notice With Tweet After Trade

Browns Safety Puts NFL on Notice With Tweet After Trade

Draymond Green Sounds Off on Warriors’ Beef With Lakers Star LeBron James

Draymond Green Sounds Off on Warriors’ Beef With Lakers Star LeBron James

Browns Former Starter Put on Notice Following Za’Darius Smith Trade

Browns Former Starter Put on Notice Following Za’Darius Smith Trade

Lakers Star LeBron James Shades Warriors Role Player in Post

Lakers Star LeBron James Shades Warriors Role Player in Post

Cowboys Shut Down Micah Parsons’ Position Change Request

Cowboys Shut Down Micah Parsons’ Position Change Request

Lakers Guard D’Angelo Russell Makes Blunt Admission After Beating Warriors

Lakers Guard D’Angelo Russell Makes Blunt Admission After Beating Warriors

New Browns Pro Bowler Za’Darius Smith Issues 2-Word Message on Trade

New Browns Pro Bowler Za’Darius Smith Issues 2-Word Message on Trade