This game is a version of the popular New York Times word game for sports fans.

The game is about finding common threads between words. It gets trickier each day, so we have hints and tips.

You can find today's puzzle answer at the end or keep reading for clues.

The New York Times and The Athletic launched this daily word game. It can be played on the web or mobile devices.

Each puzzle has 16 words in four categories. Only one answer is correct.

If you get all four words right, they are removed. You can make up to four mistakes.

You can rearrange the board to make connections easier. Each group has a color.

Want a hint about the categories? Try these:

Yellow: People who fix fields

Green: Sports in Denver

Blue: Famous shoes

Purple: Old basketball teams

Need help? Today's categories are:

Yellow: Equipment for grounds crew

Green: Teams in Denver

Blue: Classic basketball shoes

Purple: Old NBA team names

Looking for Wordle? Here is today's answer.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to solve the puzzle.

Wait for it!

Today's Sports Connections answer is...

Grounds crew equipment: DRAG MAT, MOWER, RAKE, TARP

Denver teams: AVALANCHE, BRONCOS, NUGGETS, SUMMIT

Famous basketball shoes: AIR JORDAN, PUMP, QUESTION, WEAPON

Old NBA team names: BOBCAT, CHAPARRAL, ROYAL, SUPERSONIC

Don't worry if you didn't guess it. There will be new puzzles tomorrow.

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