CONNOR GRIFFIN

Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Griffin Jax: From High‑School Pitcher to Air Force Officer

Griffin Jax was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 22, 1994, and grew up in Colorado where baseball became his passion. In high school he dominated the mound at Cherry Creek, earning a 7–1 record and a low ERA that earned him Colorado’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Despite bei

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Konnor Griffin: The Young Star the Pirates Are Watching

Griffin, a 19‑year‑old shortstop, has already made waves in spring training by showing calm and skill against the best pitchers. In his first live batting practice, he faced Paul Skenes, the reigning Cy Young winner, and kept his composure even after a first‑strike fastball. The next at‑bat was prai

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

McDavid and the Blue Jays: A Shared Heartbreak

Connor McDavid knows the sting of falling short in a Game 7. The Edmonton Oilers captain felt for the Toronto Blue Jays after their 5-4 loss in 11 innings to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series. The Blue Jays had a 3-0 lead early on and were two outs away from winning it all. It was a t

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Nov 01 2025SPORTS

Connor Zilisch: The Fast-Tracked Teen Racer

Connor Zilisch is not your average teenager. At just 18 years old, he's already a force to be reckoned with in the racing world. His journey began in karts and sports cars, but he quickly made his way to NASCAR. In 2024, he won the LMP2 class at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. H

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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