Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

Does the August 21 edition of the NYT Connections have you stumped? We’re here with some clues and hints to help you reach a higher winning streak. Connections by The New York Times is a popular daily word game created by NYT Games editor Wyna Liu.

To solve today's Connections: Sports Edition, focus on the endings of some of the words. That should help you see how they connect. Read on for hints and the answers.