**Connections: Sports Edition** presents a new perspective on the widely enjoyed [*New York Times* word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections) aimed at sports fans.
In a manner similar to the classic *Connections*, the goal is to uncover “shared themes among words.” Like *Wordle*, [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-november-6-2024) resets daily at midnight, with each new challenge becoming increasingly difficult. If you find yourself at an impasse, we have some suggestions and advice to assist you.
If you’re simply looking for today’s answer, feel free to jump to the end for the solution to the October 28 *Connections* puzzle. However, if you’d like to tackle it on your own, continue reading for some insightful hints and tactics.
### What is *Connections: Sports Edition*?
The *New York Times* has collaborated with *The Athletic*, its sports-oriented offshoot, to introduce this daily word challenge. [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-21-2024) is available to play on both web and mobile platforms. The aim is to assemble four words that correspond to a shared theme.
Each puzzle features 16 words that must be categorized into four distinct groups. These categories can include anything from book titles to software applications, nations, and beyond. Although many words may appear to fit together, there exists only one correct grouping.
When you successfully organize four words, they disappear from the board. However, incorrect guesses are registered as mistakes. Players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
For added assistance, you have the option to shuffle the board, making it easier to find connections. Each group is identified with a color code: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to *Wordle*, you can share your scores with friends via social media.
### Here’s a hint for today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* categories
Looking for a little assistance without revealing the whole answers? Here are some hints for today’s categories:
– **Yellow**: *Time to play*
– **Green**: *Gridiron jobs*
– **Blue**: *Streaming sports stories*
– **Purple**: *Same second name*
### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* categories
If you’re still having difficulty, here are the categories for today’s challenge:
– **Yellow**: *MLB teams minus the “S”*
– **Green**: *Teams nicknamed Bears*
– **Blue**: *Lakers Hall of Famers*
– **Purple**: *Las Vegas Aces stars*
### What is the answer to today’s *Connections: Sports Edition*?
Eager for the answer? Here is the solution to *Connections: Sports Edition* #44:
– **MLB teams minus the “S”**: *ANGEL, RAY, RED, ROCKY*
– **Teams nicknamed Bears**: *BAYLOR, BROWN, CALIFORNIA, CHICAGO*
– **Lakers Hall of Famers**: *ABDUL-JABBAR, O’NEAL, WEST, WORTHY*
– **Las Vegas Aces stars**: *GRAY, PLUM, WILSON, YOUNG*
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t succeed this time—there will be a fresh *Connections* puzzle tomorrow, and we’ll provide additional hints to aid you.
Interested in more puzzles? [Mashable’s games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) features Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more to keep you engaged.