NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Sunday, February 8, 2026

Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #503.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix. This article provides hints and answers for today's Connections Sports Edition puzzle.

Why it matters

The New York Times has expanded its popular Connections word puzzle franchise to include a sports-themed version, providing another daily brain teaser for dedicated puzzle fans.

The details

Connections Sports Edition is a daily word puzzle that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day. It features 16 different words that players must group into four categories of four words each, with the categories being sports-related. This new version is a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.

  • The Connections Sports Edition puzzle resets daily at 12 a.m. EST.
  • The puzzle featured in this article is for Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

The New York Times

The renowned newspaper that publishes the original Connections word puzzle, and has now partnered with The Athletic to create a sports-themed version.

The Athletic

A digital media company focused on sports journalism, which has partnered with The New York Times to create the Connections Sports Edition puzzle.

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What’s next

Readers can continue to check the Connections Sports Edition puzzle daily on The New York Times website or through The Athletic's digital platforms.

The takeaway

The expansion of the popular Connections word puzzle franchise to include a sports-themed version provides another engaging daily brain teaser for dedicated puzzle fans, further solidifying the NYT's position as a leader in the world of word games.