*Connections: Sports Edition* is an exciting new twist on the beloved *New York Times* word game aimed at sports fans. Like the original *Connections*, the objective is to discover “commonalities among words.” Similar to *Wordle*, *Connections* refreshes at midnight, with each new word set becoming progressively more difficult—so we’ve offered hints and strategies to assist you.
If you’re only interested in today’s puzzle solution, feel free to skip to the conclusion of this article for the latest *Connections* answer. However, if you’d like to tackle it on your own, keep reading for helpful hints, tips, and techniques.
**What is Connections Sports Edition?**
The *NYT*’s newest daily word game is unveiled in partnership with *The Athletic*, the sports platform of the New York Times. *Connections* can be enjoyed on web browsers and mobile devices, asking players to categorize four words that share a common theme.
Each puzzle is made up of 16 words categorized into four groups. These categories can encompass anything from titles of books to software names or countries. While several words may appear to fit, only one configuration is correct.
When a player accurately identifies all four words in a group, those words are taken off the board. A wrong guess counts as a mistake—players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make it easier to find connections. Each category is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to *Wordle*, you can share your results with friends via social media.
**Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**
Looking for a clue about the categories without being explicitly told? Try these:
– **Yellow:** Competitive spirit
– **Green:** Grilling essentials
– **Blue:** Renowned soccer stadiums
– **Purple:** Former NFL locations
**Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**
Need some additional assistance? Today’s connections are in the following categories:
– **Yellow:** Strength
– **Green:** Pre-game Essentials
– **Blue:** Notable Soccer Stadiums
– **Purple:** Past NFL Cities
Searching for Wordle today? [Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-august-10-2025)
Ready for the answers? This is your final opportunity to solve today’s puzzle before we disclose the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s *Connections Sports Edition* #321 is…
**What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today**
– Strength – **GRIT, GUTS, METTLE, MOXIE**
– Pre-game Essentials – **CHAIRS, COOLER, GRILL, TENT**
– Notable Soccer Stadiums – **CAMP NOU, OLD TRAFFORD, SAN SIRO, STAMFORD BRIDGE**
– Past NFL Cities – **CANTON, OAKLAND, SAN DIEGO, ST. LOUIS**
Don’t be discouraged if you weren’t able to guess it this time. There will be new *Connections* tomorrow for you to challenge your mind with, and we’ll return to provide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also participating in NYT Strands? [See hints and answers for today’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-august-10-2025)
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Not the day you’re searching for? [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-august-10-2025)