Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

As Connections continues to weave its way into the daily routines of language lovers, today's puzzle served as a reminder of the game’s intellectual depth and thematic variety.