Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. The blue category is about a backyard game that I just don't think of as a true sport, and the purple category is one of those patented NYT word-trickery groups. Read on for hints and the answers.

NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Friday, July 4 first appeared on Parade on Jul 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.