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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 14, #568

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Why This Matters

The introduction of the Sports Edition of NYT Connections highlights how puzzle games are expanding into niche themes, engaging sports fans and diversifying the gaming experience. This trend reflects the growing intersection of entertainment and specialized interests within the tech industry, offering tailored content for diverse audiences.

Key Takeaways

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. If you're struggling with today's puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn't appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic's own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Fire it in there!

Green group hint: Get in the ring.

Blue group hint: Like Gosling or Reynolds, but their first name becomes a last name.

Purple group hint: Hoops groups, with a twist.

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