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 NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Friday, August 15 originally appeared on Parade. Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times's recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.