*Connections: Sports Edition* is a fresh twist on the well-liked *New York Times* word game aimed at testing sports fans. Much like the original *Connections*, the game focuses on finding “common threads among words.” Similar to *Wordle*, *Connections* refreshes after midnight, with each new word set becoming more difficult—therefore, we’ve included some prompts and suggestions to assist you.

If you’re seeking today’s puzzle solution, jump to the end of this article for the latest *Connections* answer. If you’d rather tackle it solo, keep reading for hints, advice, and tactics.

**What is Connections Sports Edition?**

The *NYT*’s newest daily word game, developed in partnership with *The Athletic*, the New York Times’ sports news publication, is accessible on web browsers and mobile devices. Players need to connect four words that have a shared theme.

Each puzzle features 16 words arranged into four categories. These groups may consist of book titles, software, country names, and more. Although several words might appear to connect, there is only one correct combination.

When a player successfully finds all four words in a category, those words are eliminated from the board. Incorrect guesses count as errors—players are permitted up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

Players can also reorganize and shuffle the board to facilitate finding connections. Each group is color-coded: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like *Wordle*, you can share your results with friends on social media.

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

Need a hint about the categories without giving them away? Try these:

– **Yellow:** Rule infractions
– **Green:** Speakers
– **Blue:** Court champions
– **Purple:** Identical initial letters

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

Need additional assistance? Today’s connections are organized into these categories:

– **Yellow:** Basketball infractions
– **Green:** Positions on a broadcasting crew
– **Blue:** Last four winners of the US Open women’s singles
– **Purple:** Followed by “LA”

Looking for *Wordle* today? [Check out the answer to today’s Wordle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-august-28-2025)

Ready for the answers? This is your final chance to solve today’s puzzle before we unveil the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today’s *Connections Sports Edition* #339 is…

**What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today**

– Basketball infractions – **BACKCOURT, DOUBLE-DRIBBLE, GOALTEND, TRAVEL**
– Positions on a broadcasting crew – **COLOR, PLAY-BY-PLAY, SIDELINE, STUDIO**
– Last four winners of the US Open Women’s Singles – **GAUFF, RADUCANU, SABALENKA, SWIATEK**
– Followed by “LA” – **CLIPPERS, COLISEUM, GALAXY, LIGA**

Don’t be concerned if you missed it this time. New *Connections* puzzles will appear tomorrow, and we’ll be here with more useful hints.

Are you also engaged with NYT Strands? [Check out hints and answers for today’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-august-28-2025)

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Not the day you’re looking for? [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-august-28-2025)