Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition blends some unusual sports categories today,

Connections: Sports Edition is The Athletic ’s first-ever game, and, after sharing it daily in a beta test the past few months, we’re officially launching the game as a daily fixture of our coverage. The game is free to play here, and you can also find the link to play in The Athletic app.

Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.