Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Wednesday, July 16 first appeared on Parade on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.

The NYT Connections puzzle for July 16th challenges players to identify relationships between 16 words, sorting them into four themed groups. Hints are provided for each group: college campus elements,