Connections: Sports Edition puzzle hints and answers

Various editions of the Connections: Sports Edition word game, a collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic, have been released for players to solve.

The September 11, 2026, puzzle featured categories including NFL injury report designations (Probable, Questionable, Doubtful, Out), ways to reach first base (Error, Hit by Pitch, Single, Walk), players from the Las Vegas Aces (Gray, Loyd, Wilson, Young), and types of dunks (Nike, Reverse, Slam, Windmill).

A separate puzzle from September 10, 2026, included categories such as LA football teams (Chargers, Rams, UCLA, USC), items associated with Brock Purdy (13, 49ers, Iowa State, Mr. Irrelevant), and offensive terms (Guard, Lineman, Pass Interference, Tackle).