*Connections: Sports Edition* is a fresh take on the well-liked *New York Times* word game that challenges sports enthusiasts’ knowledge. Similar to the initial *Connections*, the game consists of uncovering “common threads among words.” Comparable to *Wordle*, *Connections* resets daily at midnight, with each new word set escalating in difficulty—therefore, we’ve gathered some hints and tips to assist you.

If you want the answer to today’s puzzle, skip to the conclusion of this article. If not, continue for clues, tips, and strategies to support you.

**What is Connections Sports Edition?**

The *NYT*’s newest daily word game, released in collaboration with *The Athletic*, is playable on web browsers and mobile devices. Players must group four words that have a commonality. Each puzzle features 16 words divided into four categories. These categories could encompass book titles, software, country names, etc. While several words may appear to align, there is only one correct combination.

When a player links all four words in a set successfully, those words are removed from play. An incorrect guess counts as a mistake—players are allowed up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

Players can rearrange and shuffle the board to recognize connections more effectively. Each group is color-coded: yellow denotes the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like *Wordle*, you can share your results on social media with friends.

**Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**

Seeking a hint about the categories without revealing them? Consider these:

– **Yellow:** Cycling parts
– **Green:** Baseball runs description
– **Blue:** Past clubs
– **Purple:** Component of a whole

**Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**

Need additional assistance? Today’s connections belong to the following categories:

– **Yellow:** Bike components
– **Green:** Types of home runs descriptors
– **Blue:** Previous WNBA franchises
– **Purple:** Elements in NFL emblems

Ready for the answers? This is your final opportunity to complete today’s puzzle before we disclose the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s *Connections Sports Edition* #354 is…

– Bike components – **BRAKE, CHAIN, HANDLEBAR, SADDLE**
– Types of home runs descriptors – **3-RUN, INSIDE-THE-PARK, SOLO, WALK-OFF**
– Previous WNBA franchises – **COMETS, ROCKERS, SHOCK, SOL**
– Elements in NFL emblems – **ARROWHEAD, HORSESHOE, SKULL, STAR**

Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t figure it out this time. New *Connections* will be available tomorrow to challenge your mind, and we’ll return with more valuable hints.

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