New Sports Puzzle Challenge Launches; Hints and Answers Inside

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2025 — The latest edition of the popular sports puzzle, Connections: Sports Edition, is now available for players seeking a fun challenge. With Game No. 326 rated at a difficulty level of 2.5 out of 5, players can test their knowledge on various sports terms.

The puzzle challenges players to connect terms within four distinct categories, with each category highlighting a different aspect of sports. As a public service announcement, readers are encouraged to try the game themselves before checking the answers provided.

For those looking for answers, the designated categories for today’s puzzle include: Yellow for AFC East teams, Green for skateboarding terms, Blue for members of the L.A. Sparks, and Purple for Boston-related terms. The answers for these categories are: Patriots for Yellow, Grind for Green, Hamby for Blue, and College for Purple.

Gael Cooper, a CNET editor and pop-culture journalist with extensive experience in the field, highlighted the puzzle’s growing popularity since its debut on Feb. 9. It was reported that The Athletic, a subscription-based sports journalism site, will continue publishing the puzzle following its successful trial during the beta phase.

For players interested in more puzzles, the next Connections: Sports Edition will appear at midnight in their local time zones. Participants can share their scores and thoughts in the comments section of the article.

The Connections: Sports Edition provides an engaging way for sports fans to connect with one another while testing their sports knowledge.