Sports Connections Hints Today
Daily hints for the NYT Sports Connections puzzle from The Athletic.
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Yesterday's Sports Answers (Dec 17, 2025)
What is NYT Sports Connections?
Sports Connections is a sports-themed puzzle game created through a collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic. Like the original Connections, you're given 16 words to group into four categories of four.
Categories are all sports-related and might include team names, player positions, sports terminology, famous athletes, or sports events. It's perfect for sports fans who want to test their knowledge!
Tips for Sports Connections
- 🏈Know your leagues - NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Premier League teams are common
- ⚾Player names - First or last names of famous athletes often appear
- 🏀Positions & terms - Quarterback, goalie, striker, etc.
- 🎾Watch for wordplay - Sports terms often have double meanings
Sports Connections FAQ
What is NYT Sports Connections?
NYT Sports Connections is a sports-themed version of the popular Connections puzzle, created in collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic. It features 16 sports-related words that must be grouped into four categories.
How is Sports Connections different from regular Connections?
Sports Connections focuses exclusively on sports-related content including teams, players, terminology, and sports trivia. Categories might include NFL teams, player names, sports equipment, or game terminology.
When does Sports Connections update?
NYT Sports Connections updates daily at midnight local time, just like the regular Connections puzzle.
Where can I play Sports Connections?
Sports Connections is exclusively available on The Athletic website. It's not available in the NYT Games app.