NYT Connections Sports Edition #379 – October 7, 2025

NYT Connections Sports Edition #379 – October 7, 2025

Today’s NYT Connections Sports Edition 379 (October 7, 2025) challenges sports lovers with a mix of NFL injury jargon, Adidas shoe history, MLB home run legends, and current NFL tight ends.
If you’re struggling to find that final connection, this full breakdown will help you crack every color group — plus, learn some fun trivia about the answers.

⚡ Quick Answer: Today’s Multi-Sport Categories

Here’s the NYT Sports Connections #379 solution grid for October 7, 2025:

• ???? Yellow Group – NFL Injury Report Designations: DOUBTFUL, OUT, PROBABLE, QUESTIONABLE
• ???? Green Group – Adidas Shoes: GAZELLE, SAMBA, SUPERSTAR, ULTRABOOST
• ???? Blue Group – MLB Career Home Run Leaders (Familiarly): ALBERT (Pujols), BABE (Ruth), BARRY (Bonds), HANK (Aaron)
• ???? Purple Group – Current NFL Tight Ends: HENRY, LIKELY, PITTS, WARREN

(Spoiler alert ends!)

???? Yellow Group: NFL Injury Report Designations

(DOUBTFUL, OUT, PROBABLE, QUESTIONABLE)

The yellow group revolves around NFL injury report statuses, familiar to any football fan or fantasy manager:

• DOUBTFUL: ~75% chance a player won’t play — significant injury concern.
• OUT: Player is officially sidelined for the game.
• PROBABLE: 75% chance to play; mild or managed injury.
• QUESTIONABLE: 50/50 — a true game-time decision.

???? Fantasy Tip: Always check the final pre-game reports — a “questionable” tag can shift your entire fantasy lineup.

???? Green Group: Adidas Shoes

(GAZELLE, SAMBA, SUPERSTAR, ULTRABOOST)

Adidas dominates sneaker culture — and this group honors its evolution:

• GAZELLE: A suede classic once made for track training, now a lifestyle icon.
• SAMBA: Born for indoor soccer; reborn as a 2020s streetwear essential.
• SUPERSTAR: The iconic shell-toe basketball shoe made legendary by Run-D.M.C.
• ULTRABOOST: A 21st-century marvel featuring Boost foam and knit comfort.

???? Fun fact: Adidas’ “three stripes” design was initially meant for stability, not style — now it’s a cultural symbol.

???? Blue Group: MLB Home Run Legends

(ALBERT, BABE, BARRY, HANK)

The blue group celebrates baseball’s greatest sluggers — all household names:

• ALBERT (Pujols): 703 career HRs; one of the modern era’s purest hitters.
• BABE (Ruth): The Sultan of Swat with 714 HRs, revolutionizing the 1920s game.
• BARRY (Bonds): 762 HRs — the all-time record, though controversial for steroid-era debates.
• HANK (Aaron): 755 HRs and broke Ruth’s long-standing record in 1974.

⚾ Did you know? Between Ruth and Bonds, only Aaron and Pujols reached the 700+ milestone — a true sign of consistency.

???? Purple Group: Current NFL Tight Ends

(HENRY, LIKELY, PITTS, WARREN)

Modern NFL offenses rely heavily on versatile tight ends, and today’s purple group reflects that:

• HENRY: Hunter Henry, Patriots star and red-zone specialist.
• LIKELY: Isaiah Likely, a dynamic option for the Baltimore Ravens.
• PITTS: Kyle Pitts, Falcons’ 2021 first-round pick known for athleticism.
• WARREN: Represents several tight ends with that surname or hybrid roles.

???? Insight: The tight end role has evolved from blockers to major receiving threats — key to play-action and zone reads.

???? Adidas Sneaker Culture: From Court Classics to Modern Performance

The Adidas lineup in today’s puzzle isn’t just trivia — it’s history in motion.
From the GAZELLE’s suede retro charm to the ULTRABOOST’s foam tech, Adidas has blended athletic legacy with pop culture dominance.

???? Pop culture spotlight: The “My Adidas” anthem by Run-D.M.C. turned the Superstar into a fashion revolution.

⚾ Baseball’s Greatest Sluggers: Home Run Kings Through History

Baseball’s long ball has symbolized power, patience, and prestige.
The quartet of Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, and Albert Pujols marks nearly a century of evolution — from wood bats to analytics-driven hitting.

???? Stat spotlight: The combined total of these four? 2,934 home runs — nearly 4% of all MLB homers ever hit.

????️ Yesterday’s Sports Edition Answers and Recent Patterns

Yesterday’s Sports Connections (#378) focused on NBA MVPs and stadium names, following a pattern of rotating sports themes this week.
Expect future editions to mix brand trivia, current rosters, and sports lingo — perfect for both casual fans and fantasy experts.

???? Key Takeaways

• Sports + Brand Knowledge = Challenge Level ????
• Adidas and MLB nostalgia dominate today’s mix.
• A perfect puzzle for fantasy football players and sneakerheads alike.
• Expect more “multi-era” sports blends this week.

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❓ FAQ – NYT Connections Sports Edition #379 (October 7, 2025)

Q1: What are the answers for NYT Connections Sports Edition #379 (October 7, 2025)?
A1:

• Yellow: DOUBTFUL, OUT, PROBABLE, QUESTIONABLE
• Green: GAZELLE, SAMBA, SUPERSTAR, ULTRABOOST
• Blue: ALBERT, BABE, BARRY, HANK
• Purple: HENRY, LIKELY, PITTS, WARREN

Q2: What was the hardest group today?
A2: The Purple Group (NFL Tight Ends) — because it required up-to-date NFL knowledge.

Q3: What theme did today’s puzzle focus on?
A3: A blend of sports culture — from sneaker history to baseball legends and NFL terminology.

Q4: Where can I play NYT Connections Sports Edition?
A4: You can play on the New York Times Games site or in the NYT Games app under the “Connections” tab.