*Connections: Sports Edition* is a fresh take on the well-loved [New York Times word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections) that challenges sports enthusiasts’ knowledge. Similar to the classic *Connections*, this game requires identifying “common threads between words.” Much like *Wordle*, [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-august-15-2025) refreshes at midnight, with each new group of words presenting increased difficulty—hence, we have compiled some hints and tips to assist you.
For the solution to today’s puzzle, scroll to the end of this article for the latest *Connections* answer. If you prefer to tackle it on your own, keep reading for clues, tips, and tactics.
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### What is Connections Sports Edition?
The *NYT*’s newest daily word game has debuted in collaboration with *The Athletic*, the New York Times entity for sports reporting. [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-24-2025) is playable on web browsers and mobile devices, challenging players to group four words that have something in common.
Each puzzle contains 16 words, split into four categories. These categories could encompass anything from book titles, software, names of countries, and more. While several words may appear to belong together, there is only one accurate solution.
If a player successfully groups all four words in a set, those words are eliminated from the board. An incorrect guess counts as a mistake—players have a limit of four mistakes before the game concludes.
Players may also rearrange and shuffle the board to facilitate connection spotting. Each group is color-coded: yellow being the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. As in *Wordle*, you can share the outcome with friends on social media.
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### Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories
In need of a hint regarding the categories without being directly told? Here you go:
– **Yellow:** Results from an at-bat
– **Green:** Roles in Football
– **Blue:** English Gaffers
– **Purple:** Surname Thomas
### Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories
Require a bit more assistance? Today’s connections relate to the following categories:
– **Yellow:** Results for a Batsman
– **Green:** Initial Words of Football Roles
– **Blue:** Managers in the Premier League
– **Purple:** ____Thomas
*Looking for Wordle today? [Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-august-16-2025)*
Prepared for the answers? This is your final opportunity to retreat and solve today’s puzzle before we disclose the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s *Connections Sports Edition* #327 is…
### What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today
– Outcomes for a Batsman – **FIELDER’S CHOICE, HIT, STRIKEOUT, WALK**
– Initial Words of Football Roles – **DEFENSIVE, RUNNING, TIGHT, WIDE**
– Managers in the Premier League – **EMERY, GUARDIOLA, HOWE, SLOT**
– ____Thomas – **DEMARIYUS, FRANK, GABBY, THURMAN**
Don’t be disheartened if you were unable to guess it this round. There will be new *Connections* tomorrow for you to challenge your mind, and we’ll return with more useful hints.
*Are you also engaged with NYT Strands? [See hints and answers for today’s Strands](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-august-16-2025).*
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**Not the date you’re seeking?** [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-august-17-2025)