Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

NYT Connections has emerged as a daily cognitive ritual for many. The growing ecosystem of The New York Times word games, including Wordle, Mini Crossword, and Strands, showcases the continued hunger for language-based challenges.

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!