The Sports Edition of today’s NYT Connections puzzle presented a challenge, particularly for those familiar with athlete nicknames. Below are the hints and solutions.
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group hint: Think of the nation’s capital.
Green group hint: Consider the first president’s given name.
Blue group hint: Think of football nicknames.
Purple group hint: Think of a bouncing ball.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: DC-based sports franchises.
Green group: Individuals named George.
Blue group: Nicknames used for NFL cornerbacks.
Purple group: ___ dribble.
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme centers on DC sports franchises.
The four solutions are Capitals, Commanders, Spirit, and Wizards.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme revolves around individuals named George.
The four solutions are Foreman, Gervin, Kittle, and Springer.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme highlights nicknames of NFL cornerbacks.
The four solutions are Kool-Aid, PS2, Sauce, and Spoon.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme involves ___ dribble.
The four solutions are crossover, double, seal, and speed.
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