*Connections: Sports Edition* is a fresh take on the beloved *New York Times* word challenge aimed at sports fans. Much like the original *Connections*, the game centers on pinpointing “common threads among words.” Similar to *Wordle*, *Connections* resets at midnight, with each series of words growing increasingly difficult—which is why we offer some hints and suggestions to assist you in navigating the challenges.
If you seek today’s puzzle solution, jump to the conclusion of this article for the most recent *Connections* answer. For those wishing to solve it on their own, keep reading for clues, tips, and tactics to aid you.
**What is Connections Sports Edition?**
The latest daily word game from the *NYT* is introduced in partnership with *The Athletic*, the sports coverage arm of the New York Times. *Connections* is available on both web browsers and mobile devices, asking players to group four words that share a similarity.
Each puzzle presents 16 words, organized into four categories. These sets may include anything like book titles, software names, country designations, and more. While various words may appear compatible, there is only one right answer.
When a player successfully identifies all four words in a category, those words are cleared from the board. A wrong guess is counted as a mistake—players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
Participants can also rearrange and shuffle the board to simplify the process of identifying connections. Each group is color-coded, from yellow being the easiest to green, blue, and purple. Like *Wordle*, you can share your results with friends via social media.
**Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**
Want a clue about the categories without being given them outright? Here you go:
– **Yellow:** Beverages
– **Green:** Rival
– **Blue:** Same squad
– **Purple:** Same second term
**Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**
Need a touch more assistance? Today’s connections fit into these categories:
– **Yellow:** Snack items
– **Green:** A competitor in the Summer Games
– **Blue:** Duke men’s basketball graduates
– **Purple:** ____ League
Searching for Wordle today? [Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-july-23-2025)
Ready for the solutions? This is your final opportunity to turn back and tackle today’s puzzle before we disclose the answers.
Drumroll, please!
The answer to today’s *Connections Sports Edition* #303 is…
**What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today**
– Snack items – **BEER, HAMBURGER, TENDERS, WATER**
– A competitor in the Summer Games – **ARCHER, BOXER, FENCER, SWIMMER**
– Duke men’s basketball graduates – **BATTIER, BOOZER, LAETTNER, SCHEYER**
– ____ League – **MAJOR, MINOR, PREMIER, SUMMER**
Don’t be disheartened if you missed it this time. New *Connections* will arrive tomorrow to challenge your mind, and we’ll return with more helpful hints.
Are you also tackling NYT Strands? [See hints and answers for today’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-july-23-2025)
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**Not the day you’re after?** [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-july-23-2025)