Looking for the most recent NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle answers? CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition might not be as popular as the regular Connections puzzle, but it’s a fun game that challenges sports fans since the categories are all over the map. You’re as likely to find an Olympics category as you are to find one on the NFL, the WNBA or Premier League soccer.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a fun one, especially if, like me, you’re a fan of college rivalries and their often-unusual trophies. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group hint: Old-time baseball star.

Green group hint: Medalists.

Blue group hint: Movies with the same star.

Purple group hint: The Little Brown Jug is another one.

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Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Babe Ruth nicknames.

Green group: Famous Winter Olympians.

Blue group: Kevin Costner sports films.

Purple group: Big Ten rivalry trophies.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is Babe Ruth nicknames.

The four answers are Babe, Bambino, Colossus of Clout and Sultan of Swat.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is famous Winter Olympians.

The four answers are Alysa Liu, Apolo Ohno, Marit Bjørgen and Picabo Street.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is Kevin Costner sports films.

The four answers are Bull Durham, Draft Day, Field of Dreams and Tin Cup.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is Big Ten rivalry trophies.

The four answers are Floyd of Rosedale, Old Oaken Bucket, Paul Bunyan’s Axe and Victory Bell.

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