New Sports Game Challenges Fans with Connections Edition

Boston, MA – A new version of the popular word game, Connections: Sports Edition, launched on August 8, 2025. This game aims to test the knowledge of sports enthusiasts and is affiliated with The Athletic, a property of the New York Times focusing on sports coverage.

Connections: Sports Edition challenges players to find common threads between words in 16-word puzzles. Each puzzle consists of four categories, with the goal of grouping four words that share a connection. Players can expect the difficulty to increase as they progress through the game.

The game operates similarly to Wordle, resetting daily at midnight and offering a fresh set of words. Players have four chances to guess correctly before the game ends, and they must navigate through potential groupings that may seem plausible but are ultimately incorrect. Each incorrect guess counts against the player, adding to the stakes.

To aid players, the game includes color-coded categories: yellow for the easiest groups, followed by green, blue, and purple for more challenging ones. Fans can share their results on social media, creating a competitive atmosphere among friends.

Today’s Connections Sports Edition issue has also hinted at the categories without revealing too much. Players are encouraged to join in and test their sports knowledge, with new puzzles launching daily.

Ready to tackle it? The solution to today’s game will be revealed soon, but players can always return tomorrow for a chance to test their skills again.