Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!

With each passing day, the Connections game strengthens its hold on a wide demographic of puzzle lovers. What started as a casual challenge has become a fixture in daily routines, with players sharing results,