# NYT Connections Sports Edition: Hints and Answers Test your sports knowledge with today's word game solutions. - **Source:** [Mashable](https://brifing.si/source/3cd6d1d0-9c29-4750-8bc9-f2afefb52505) - **Published:** 2026-07-25 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/677f15e2-8af2-4c14-8f37-daf7918a5fef ## Game's Core Concept Connections: Sports Edition is the sports-themed version of the popular New York Times word game. Players try to group four words that share a common connection. Each puzzle features 16 words and four different categories, which can cover various topics from the sports world. ## Gameplay and Rules Every correct guess removes the words from the board. Players have four wrong guesses before the game ends. The board can be rearranged or shuffled. Categories are color-coded: yellow is the easiest, purple the hardest. Results can be shared on social media. ## Today's Categories Today's categories are: Yellow (F1 Teams), Green (Hall of Fame Pitchers), Blue (2026 WNBA All-Stars), and Purple (Green___). Each category represents a specific topic from the sports world. For example, F1 teams include Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull. ## Strategies and Tips To solve the game, carefully consider the connections between words. Solving the most obvious categories first makes it easier to group the remaining words. Shuffling the board or looking from different angles can help when stuck. Be ready for a new puzzle every day. ## Today's Solutions Today's answers: F1 Teams (Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull), Hall of Fame Pitchers (Ford, Paige, Perry, Spahn), 2026 WNBA All-Stars (A'ja, Angel, Kiki, Marina), and Green___ (Bay, Fee, Monster, Wave). These answers reflect different aspects of the sports world. ## Why It Matters Connections: Sports Edition is a great tool to test sports knowledge in a fun way. It enhances mental skills and offers an enjoyable challenge for sports enthusiasts. Daily access to new puzzles allows players to practice regularly and keep their knowledge fresh. ## Sources covering this story - https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-july-25-2026-clone — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._