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Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Hints and Answers for March 23, 2026
Get help solving the daily sports-themed word puzzle from The Athletic
Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:50am
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The Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 23, 2026 has been released, and the hints and answers are available for those who need assistance. The puzzle, which is part of The Athletic's first-ever game, challenges players to group 16 words or objects into four categories based on their commonalities.
Why it matters
Connections: Sports Edition is a popular daily puzzle that tests players' sports knowledge and pattern recognition skills. By providing the hints and answers, The Athletic is helping its readers successfully complete the puzzle and engage with the publication's sports-focused content.
The details
The March 23, 2026 Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is rated 3.5 out of 5 in difficulty. The four category answers are: Yellow - EXTRA END, Green - I, Blue - BALL STATE, and Purple - KENTUCKY. The full answers for each category are also provided in the article.
- The Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is released daily at midnight in the reader's local time zone.
The players
Mark Cooper
The creator of Connections: Sports Edition and a managing editor for college sports at The Athletic. He was previously The Athletic's managing editor for breaking news.
What they’re saying
“Connections: Sports Edition is The Athletic's first-ever game, a daily puzzle designed for players to find connections between 16 words on the game board.”
— Mark Cooper, Creator of Connections: Sports Edition
What’s next
The next Connections: Sports Edition puzzle will be available at midnight in the reader's local time zone.
The takeaway
Connections: Sports Edition is a popular daily puzzle that tests players' sports knowledge and pattern recognition skills. By providing the hints and answers, The Athletic is helping its readers successfully complete the puzzle and engage with the publication's sports-focused content.
