How is the NYT Connections: Sports Edition different?

The Sports Edition uses categories based entirely on sports teams, athletes, championships and sports terminology.

Are all categories sports-related?

Yes, every puzzle category in the Sports Edition is centered around sports themes.

NYT Connections: Sports Edition for Nov. 14, 2025 (#417)

Q: Does the Sports Edition reset daily?

Yes, Connections: Sports Edition resets every day at 12 a.m. Eastern Time.

Q: Where can I play Connections: Sports Edition?

You can play it in The Athletic app or for free on The Athletic's website.

By Anish | TechBoltX — Updated: November 14, 2025

???? Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Overview

Connections: Sports Edition is always unpredictable, and today’s puzzle (#417) features a mix of championship teams, famous Texas sports franchises, racing terminology, and elimination-style competition words. Some groups look easy at first but become tricky because of overlapping meanings—especially in the yellow and blue categories.

If you struggled sorting the words, don’t worry—many players did. Below, you’ll find today’s hints, categories, and full answer breakdown.

???? Group Hints (From Easy → Hard)

???? Yellow Group Hint: No longer in the mix.

???? Green Group Hint: Think J.R. Ewing.

???? Blue Group Hint: It was a good year for them.

???? Purple Group Hint: On your mark, get set, go!

These clues help narrow the categories without revealing the actual word sets.

✅ Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Answers

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 14, 2025.

???? Yellow Category — Take Out of a Competition

bounce, defeat, eliminate, knock out

???? Green Category — Dallas–Fort Worth Teams

Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, Stars

???? Blue Category — Teams That Won Championships in 2025

Aces, Dodgers, Eagles, Thunder

???? Purple Category — ____ Race

horse, pennant, relay, road

These categories reflect a good mix of sports terminology, pro teams, and racing-related language—typical of The Athletic’s puzzle style.

???? About the Game

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, not inside the NYT Games app. You can play it via The Athletic app or directly online for free.

❓ FAQs — Connections: Sports Edition

1. How is the Sports Edition different from regular Connections?

It focuses entirely on sports teams, terminology, championships, and athlete-related themes.

2. Does the Sports Edition reset daily?

Yes, it resets at 12 a.m. Eastern Time, just like the main NYT Games.

3. Where can I play Connections: Sports Edition?

It appears in The Athletic app and on The Athletic’s website.

4. Are the categories always sports-only?

Yes—every puzzle is 100% sports-related.

About the Author

Anish is the Founder, Editor, and Lead Writer at TechBoltX, covering the latest in technology, digital marketing, gaming, and NYT puzzle guides. He specializes in simplifying complex topics into clear, helpful content and follows daily Wordle, Connections, Strands, and Mini Crossword trends.
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