US hockey star Charlie McAvoy receives praise for big hit on Canada’s Connor McDavid in intense 4 Nations game
In the four-country matchup between the US and Canada, there were sports fans everywhere talking about the national anthem boo in the first nine seconds of the game and the three fights that followed. What was lost among them was something the United States had to overcome to win the match and advance to the […]
Connor McDavid can etch name in Canada lore in 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL – Sam Bennett has known Conor McDavid since he was a young child, and played minor hockey as a linemate before the age of 10. He was on the other side of McDavid in last year's Stanley Cup final. The Oilers returned from a 3-0 deficit and forced Game 7, while McDavid still managed […]
Indiana pizza delivery driver Connor Stephanoff hiked through snowstorm and got $2 tip on $40 order — before police officer steps in to help
A dedicated pizza delivery driver in Indiana received a $2 tip after walking half a mile through a dangerous snowstorm in a “very affluent” area. Rockstar Pizza employee Connor Stefanoff was spotted walking through treacherous conditions last week in Brownsburg, Indiana, where multiple snow plows were filling the road to remove snow. According to the […]
Long Island teen Connor Kasin dies after suffering medical episode during charity hockey game
A Long Island teenager lost consciousness on the ice and died during a charity hockey game in memory of a high school classmate who died in a car accident last year. Connor Cashin, 17, a senior at Massapequa High School, was forced off the ice after suffering a “medical incident” during a break in a […]
Gus Johnson shades Michigan for Connor Stalions drama during win
Gus Johnson didn't shy away from mentioning Connor Stallions right before Michigan's win over Ohio State on Saturday. As Wolverines coach Sherone Moore celebrated with her players and waved to the crowd with just over 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Johnson, who called the game for the Foxes, said the first-year head coach's […]
Connor McGovern’s Jets return comes with ‘crazy experience’
Connor McGovern had a season playing for two teams and four head coaches. “This is not a normal statistic during a season,” the Jets center said. “It's been a crazy few weeks.” McGovern wasn't even sure if he would play this season, but the Jets signed him to their practice squad in Week 2. Connor […]
Seahawks center Connor Williams abruptly retires at 27
The Seahawks lost their starting center to sudden retirement midway through the season. Connor Williams has retired from the NFL at just 27 years old, Seahawks head coach Mike McDonald has confirmed. “Conor decided to retire earlier this week,” McDonald said during media availability on Friday. “Personal reasons. We respect that. We wish him the […]
Connor McDavid makes NHL history with 1,000th point
Connor McDavid could add another NHL milestone to his resume. The Oilers superstar scored less than three minutes into the second period against the Predators on Thursday night, scoring his 1,000th career point. Not only did he reach an impressive personal milestone, he did it at record-setting speed. With this goal, McDavid became the fourth […]
Oilers superstar Connor McDavid on cusp of 1,000 career points
EDMONTON, Alberta — On the Alberta plains, they were waiting for history, and it almost arrived Tuesday night. Specifically, they're waiting for Connor McDavid to reach 1,000 points and become the fastest player to do so since a Canadian team regularly won the Stanley Cup. McDavid started Tuesday's game, his 657th career game, with 995 […]
Rangers face tall task against Connor Hellebuyck-led Jets: ‘Top dogs’
In Peter Laviolette's eyes, these are no accidental tears. These are the Winnipeg Jets, he said, “top dogs.” The Jets are off to a 14-1-0 start, the best 15-game opening act in NHL history, heading into Tuesday night's showdown with the Rangers at the Garden. Connor Hellebuyck's 1.83 goals-against average and .935 save percentage are […]