### *Connections: Sports Edition* – A Fresh Challenge for Sports Aficionados
*Connections: Sports Edition* presents a unique spin on the beloved [*New York Times* word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections), crafted exclusively for sports fans.
As with the classic *Connections*, the objective is to pinpoint the shared connection among different word groups. Similar to *Wordle*, the game resets at midnight, making each subsequent puzzle increasingly difficult. If you’re having a tough time, we offer some useful tips and strategies to assist you.
If you’re in search of today’s solution, make your way to the end of this article. However, if you’d rather tackle it independently, continue reading for hints and advice.
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### What Is *Connections: Sports Edition*?
This newest daily word game from *The New York Times* is launched in partnership with *The Athletic*, the publication’s sports-oriented platform. *Connections* can be played on web browsers and mobile devices, challenging users to sort four words that have a common theme.
Each puzzle is made up of 16 words, organized into four groups. The categories can vary from book titles to nation names, software, and beyond. Although many words might appear to fit together, there is only one correct arrangement.
When you correctly group all four words in a category, those words are taken off the board. However, incorrect selections result in mistakes, permitting players up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
For added convenience, players can shuffle the board to more easily identify connections. The difficulty of each category is indicated by colors:
– **Yellow** – Easiest
– **Green** – Moderate
– **Blue** – Harder
– **Purple** – Most challenging
Like *Wordle*, players can share their results on social media.
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### Hint for Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
In need of some assistance without revealing the answers? Here are hints:
– **Yellow:** More than a single player
– **Green:** Equipment used in baseball
– **Blue:** Football ball carriers
– **Purple:** Common given name
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
If you could use an extra push, here are today’s category themes:
– **Yellow:** Player group
– **Green:** Baseball gear
– **Blue:** NFL ball carriers
– **Purple:** Jason ______
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Answers
Still having trouble? Here’s the solution for today’s challenge:
– **Player group** – **CLUB, SIDE, SQUAD, TEAM**
– **Baseball gear** – **BAT, CLEATS, GLOVE, HELMET**
– **NFL ball carriers** – **BARKLEY, COOK, HENRY, SWIFT**
– **Jason ______** – **DAY, GIAMBI, KELCE, WITTEN**
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### Try Again Tomorrow!
Didn’t succeed this time? No problem! A fresh *Connections* puzzle will be ready for you tomorrow, and we’ll return with additional hints and answers to assist you.
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Prefer to play *Wordle* instead? [Here’s today’s answer](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-8-2025).
Best of luck, and enjoy puzzling! 🎉