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 bit tricky. It helps if you’re from Indiana, or watch a lot of HBO. 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: Not behind.

Green group hint: Boot that ball.

Blue group hint: Sports shows.

Purple group hint: They play in the Hoosier State.

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Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: In front of.

Green group: Associated with punting.

Blue group: HBO sports series.

Purple group: Indianapolis Colts.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is in front of.

The four answers are ahead, leading, on top and up.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is associated with punting.

The four answers are coffin corner, fair catch, fourth down and hang time.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is HBO sports series.

The four answers are Ballers, Eastbound & Down, Hard Knocks and Winning Time.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is Indianapolis Colts.

The four answers are Downs, Gardner, Key and Pierce.

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