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 resets after midnight and gets harder, so we have hints and tips.

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

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

Each puzzle has 16 words, split into four categories. There's only one correct answer.

If you get all four words in a set correct, they are removed from the board. You can make up to four mistakes.

You can rearrange the board to make spotting connections easier. Each group is color-coded.

Want a hint about the categories without being told? Try these:

Yellow: Atlantic Coast

Green: QBs out west

Blue: Blue Jays

Purple: Types of defenders

Need a little extra help? Today's connections are:

Yellow: ACC Schools, Abbreviated

Green: First Names of AFC West QBs

Blue: Toronto Blue Jays

Purple: Defensive

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer.

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

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition is...

ACC Schools, Abbreviated: BC, CAL, CUSE, PITT

First Names of AFC West QBs: BO, FERNANDO, JUSTIN, PATRICK

Toronto Blue Jays: BIEBER, CEASE, GUERRERO, SPRINGER

Defensive: BACK, END, TACKLE

Don't feel down if you didn't guess it. There will be new sports Connections tomorrow.

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Not the day you're after? Here's yesterday's Connections solution.

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