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 isn’t too tough. Texans and Pittsburghers, this is your puzzle. Read on for hints and the answers.
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group hint: Hoops.
Green group hint: Pennsylvania football.
Blue group hint: Lone Star sports arenas.
Purple group hint: At a distance.
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Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Basketball games.
Green group: Associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Blue group: Texas sports venues.
Purple group: ____ away.
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 1, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is basketball games.
The four answers are 21, Around the World, HORSE and Knockout.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The four answers are black and yellow, Renegade, Terrible Towel and The Bus.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is Texas sports venues.
The four answers are Alamodome, Cotton Bowl, Daikin Park and Kyle Field.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ away.
The four answers are break, fade, give and straight.
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