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

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Wants ‘Man-to-Man’ Talk With Kevin Stefanski

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Wants ‘Man-to-Man’ Talk With Kevin Stefanski

Browns Safety John Johnson Sounds Off After Joe Woods Firing

Browns Safety John Johnson Sounds Off After Joe Woods Firing

Browns RB Kareem Hunt Appears to Say Goodbye After Loss to Steelers

Browns RB Kareem Hunt Appears to Say Goodbye After Loss to Steelers

Lakers Star LeBron James Fires Back at Reporter Over Trade Rumors

Lakers Star LeBron James Fires Back at Reporter Over Trade Rumors

Browns Big-Money Defender Faces Uncertain Future With Team

Browns Big-Money Defender Faces Uncertain Future With Team

Salty De’Aaron Fox Deletes Inflammatory Tweet After Loss to Lakers

Salty De’Aaron Fox Deletes Inflammatory Tweet After Loss to Lakers

Cavaliers Mulling Trade for Injured Hornets Veteran Ahead of Deadline

Cavaliers Mulling Trade for Injured Hornets Veteran Ahead of Deadline

Browns Decide Fate of Jadeveon Clowney After Myles Garrett’s Warning

Browns Decide Fate of Jadeveon Clowney After Myles Garrett’s Warning

Lakers Worked Out Former Top 5 Pick While on Road Trip

Lakers Worked Out Former Top 5 Pick While on Road Trip

Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney Speaks Out After Being Sent Home

Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney Speaks Out After Being Sent Home

Browns Make Final Call on Jadeveon Clowney’s Future After Rant

Browns Make Final Call on Jadeveon Clowney’s Future After Rant

Lakers Bring in Recently Released Mavericks Guard for Workout

Lakers Bring in Recently Released Mavericks Guard for Workout

Browns Legend Peyton Hillis in Critical Condition After Swimming Accident

Browns Legend Peyton Hillis in Critical Condition After Swimming Accident

Disgruntled Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney Throws Shade at Myles Garrett

Disgruntled Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney Throws Shade at Myles Garrett

Lakers Guard Russell Westbrook Sends Subtle 4-Word Message After Win

Lakers Guard Russell Westbrook Sends Subtle 4-Word Message After Win

Lakers Offer Update on Plan for Anthony Davis as Concerns Mount

Lakers Offer Update on Plan for Anthony Davis as Concerns Mount

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Pens Emotional Message for GF on Social Media

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Pens Emotional Message for GF on Social Media

Cowboys Legend Terrell Owens Amplifies Comeback Effort With Video

Cowboys Legend Terrell Owens Amplifies Comeback Effort With Video

Former Browns WR Josh Gordon Finds Unexpected New Home

Former Browns WR Josh Gordon Finds Unexpected New Home

LeBron James Reacts to Donovan Mitchell Breaking Cavs Record

LeBron James Reacts to Donovan Mitchell Breaking Cavs Record

Browns Impending Free Agent Eager to Re-Sign With Cleveland

Browns Impending Free Agent Eager to Re-Sign With Cleveland

NFL Called Out for Glaring Omission of Browns QB Deshaun Watson

NFL Called Out for Glaring Omission of Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Browns RB Kareem Hunt Hits Rock Bottom Against Commanders

Browns RB Kareem Hunt Hits Rock Bottom Against Commanders

Browns DE Myles Garrett Has Message for Steelers Ahead of Finale

Browns DE Myles Garrett Has Message for Steelers Ahead of Finale

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Message on Future After Victory

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Message on Future After Victory

Back the Browns & Cavaliers With $200 in Bonus Bets

Back the Browns & Cavaliers With $200 in Bonus Bets

Browns Roster Move Sparks Speculation of Brewing Drama Within RB Room

Browns Roster Move Sparks Speculation of Brewing Drama Within RB Room

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Responds to LeBron James’ Sharp Criticism

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Responds to LeBron James’ Sharp Criticism

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Breaks Silence on Long-Term Injury

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Breaks Silence on Long-Term Injury

Browns Running Back ‘Won’t Be Back’ With CLE Next Season

Browns Running Back ‘Won’t Be Back’ With CLE Next Season