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.

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!

Ready for another brainstorming session with the August 14 edition of the NYT Connections? We’ve provided some clues and hints to help you navigate it more easily. The New York Times’ Connections is a popular word game that features 16 random words,