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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. Movie fans will have an advantage on one grouping. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Golden State kickers.
Green group hint: Where teams play.
Blue group hint: Athletic-themed films.
Purple group hint: Geaux Tigers!
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: California soccer teams.
Green group: MLB stadium names.
Blue group: Sports movies of 1994.
Purple group: LSU alumni.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 17, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is California soccer teams. The four answers are Angel City, Bay FC, Earthquakes and Galaxy.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is MLB stadium names. The four answers are Angel, Dodger, Globe Life and Oracle.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is sports movies of 1994. The four answers are Angels in the Outfield, Blue Chips, Little Big League and Little Giants.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is LSU alumni. The four answers are Chase, Nabers, Reese and Skenes.