Jimmy Connors used to blank opponents before a match to unsettle them, and then often swear at them on court. Pittsburgh Penguins fan stabbed in head refuses treatment until end of game | Sport | The Guardian. In his first trial, jurors deliberated for 36 hours over seven days before convicting him of murder. mailView more sharing optionsShare on LinkedInShare on PinterestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseMichael LewisMonday 17 April 2017 10.