The New York Times has partnered with The Athletic to launch Connections: Sports Edition, a daily puzzle game designed for sports enthusiasts. Available on web browsers and mobile devices, the game challenges players to identify common themes linking four words from a selection of 16 words spread across four distinct categories.
The gameplay mechanics mirror the original Connections format, with players earning one incorrect guess for each mistake, up to a maximum of four before the game ends. A color-coding system guides difficulty levels, with yellow representing the easiest category, followed by green, blue, and purple in increasing order of challenge. Players can shuffle the board for better visibility and share their results on social media platforms.
For September 7, 2026’s puzzle number 714, hockey enthusiasts will find an advantage. The four categories include NHL team abbreviations displayed on scoreboards (CAR, EDM, OTT, VAN), fantasy football positions (D/ST, FLEX, RB, TE), US Open men’s singles tennis champions (ASHE, LAVER, RAFTER, SINNER), and words completing the phrase “Junior___” (CAMINERO, COLLEGE, SEAU, VARSITY). Like its word-guessing predecessor Wordle, a fresh puzzle resets daily after midnight, offering new challenges to sports fans worldwide.
Originally reported by Mashable →
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