Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

Connections: Sports Edition could be tricky today. But if you know East Coast sports and colleges, it might be right up your alley. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections:

Connections puzzles often incorporate homophones, wordplay and other clever twists, ensuring they are rarely straightforward.