Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Feb. 11 #506

CNET editor shares tips for popular puzzle game

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper has published the hints and answers for the February 11th edition of The New York Times' Connections: Sports Edition puzzle game. The puzzle, which is a popular daily offering, challenges players to connect sports-related terms and concepts.

Why it matters

The Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a beloved daily ritual for many puzzle enthusiasts, providing an engaging way for readers to test their sports knowledge. CNET's coverage of the puzzle's hints and answers helps ensure players can successfully complete the challenge each day.

The details

Cooper, a journalist and pop culture expert, has been providing Connections: Sports Edition puzzle solutions for CNET readers. The puzzle requires players to link sports-related terms and ideas in creative ways, testing their breadth of sports knowledge.

  • The latest Connections: Sports Edition puzzle was published on February 11, 2026.

The players

Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

A CNET editor, journalist, and pop-culture expert who co-authored books on 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s trends.

The New York Times

The prestigious newspaper that publishes the daily Connections: Sports Edition puzzle game.

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What they’re saying

“If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.”

— Gael Fashingbauer Cooper (CNET)

What’s next

CNET will continue to provide daily hints and answers for the Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, helping readers successfully complete the challenge.

The takeaway

CNET's coverage of the popular Connections: Sports Edition puzzle game from The New York Times demonstrates the value of providing helpful tips and solutions for engaging daily puzzles and games that readers enjoy.