Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

NYT Connections is a word-related game available on The New York Times’ website and mobile app. Each puzzle includes a 4×4 grid of 16 words. The players have to find four groups of words that share a common connection. These connections can be based on themes such as synonyms, cultural references, or even grammar.

Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.