Connor McCann

I am 15 years old and lead editor for Empire Writes Back. I am also a staff writer for SlapTheSign. I started writing for SlapTheSign in May of 2012 and took over the reigns at Empire Writes Back in June of 2012. I have previously written for NewJerseyNewsroom.com and host my own internet radio show on College Football called Early Enrollees. Check it out at blogtalkradio.com/tnndnradio! I am also a member of the Football Writers Association of America, where I vote on the All-America team, Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy, Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, and the Grantland Rice Trophy. Email me at [email protected] with whatever you might have to say have. Also follow my show on Twitter @EarlyEnrollees

Latest Updates

Report: Yankees acquire Ichiro from Mariners

Jack Curry of the YES Network has reported that the New York Yankees have acquired 10-time all-star Ichiro from the Mariners in exchange for DJ Mitchell, Danny Fahrquar, and cash. The outfielder played…Read More

Yanks take 3 of 4 from BoSox at Fenway

The standings on the wall of the Green Monster at Fenway Park read “NEW YORK” in first place in the AL East and that is just how this Yankees team is playing. The Yankees’ bats took out…Read More

Kidd to Knicks, Lin up in the air

In an interesting development late this afternoon, Jason Kidd has turned his back on his old pals the Dallas Mavericks and joined the New York Knicks. The thirty-nine year old point guard has opted to…Read More

Rough Day to be a Knicks fan

Just when it looked as if the Knicks had both Steve Nash and Jeremy Lin locked up, there is a great possibility that they will not end up with either of them. After multiple reports had Steve Nash leaning…Read More

Knicks close to sign and trade deal with Suns for Nash

The Knicks want Steve Nash and he wants to go to New York, so now can the Knicks finally just get this deal done? Steve Nash has not accepted the Raptors offer of $36 Million and is waiting on the Knicks…Read More

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Happy 4th New York!

4th of July is a time for BBQ’s, parties, fireworks, and your good old dose of New York sports.…Read More

Deron Williams Signs A $100 Million Contract With The Nets

The pieces are finally starting to fit for the curious puzzle that is the Brooklyn Nets. With all-star…Read More

Adam Warren’s stay in the Bronx doesn’t last long

Well, so much for Adam Warren filling in for CC Sabathia. The young right-hander’s cup of coffee…Read More

Former New York Knicks Forward Pat Cummings dead at 55

Former New York Knicks forward Pat Cummings, who played with the team from 1984-1988 was found dead in…Read More

Pettitte and Sabathia injured on same day

The Yankees were cruising along almost injury-free until disaster struck today at the stadium. First…Read More

Why you can and can’t blame ump DiMuro on Dwayne Wise catch

It is hard to be an umpire these days, it really is. With TV cameras always on you, executive umpires…Read More

Yanks take series from Mets on Cano’s blast

After a Friday night scare at Citi Field, the Yankees were back and bombing away again last night beating…Read More

Series tied at 1 after Yanks comeback to win

Just when it looked the Mets were riding high and pulling out a series win against their crosstown rivals,…Read More

Subway Series Part Two under Rain Delay

The second go-around between the Yankees and the Mets from Citi Field tonight has been under a rain delay…Read More

Yanks lose series, fall 10-5

After a 10 game winning streak the scorching New York Yankees finally had to come back to earth. That…Read More

Jets RB LaDanian Tomlinson to retire after 11 seasons

All-time rushing touchdown king LaDainian Tomlinson announced today his intentions to retire today after…Read More

Update from the Editor

Hey fans, first off I just want to thank you for the support of this new site after I took over and the…Read More

Dickey’s controversial one-hitter appealed by Mets

Mets manager Terry Collins knew that he had to do it. He knew that R.A. Dickey deserved what he earned…Read More

Ballard picked up by Pats, Coughlin upset

Former New York Giants TE Jake Ballard, who was waived yesterday because of a failed physical off of…Read More

Diehl apologizes after DWI arrest

New York Giants Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman, David Diehl apologized earlier today for what he called a…Read More