Connors

American

[kon-erz] / ˈkɒn ərz /

noun

James Scott Jimmy, born 1952, U.S. tennis player.

Connors British

/ ˈkɒnəz /

noun

Jimmy. born 1952, US tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1974 and 1982; US champion 1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, and 1983

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He completed five of 10 passes for 31 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown pass to running back Dean Connors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Four plays later, Simpson tossed a short pass to Dean Connors, who ran into the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown and a 13-9 lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

He’s almost as old as Jimmy Connors was when Connors did his geezer rally at the 1991 U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

Gerulaitis' acerbic assessment came in 1980 when the American finally beat Jimmy Connors after losing their previous 16 meetings.

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026

Ms. Connors teaches us how to throw foul shots.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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