Sports Connections Hints: Jan 12, 2026
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Meta: Sports puzzle #684
Connections Sports #684 · 2026-01-12
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Group 1
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DECATHLON EVENTS
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100 METERS
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DECATHLON EVENTS
- 100 METERS
- LONG JUMP
- SHOT PUT
- DISCUS
Group 2
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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BLACK AND YELLOW
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
- BLACK AND YELLOW
- TERRIBLE TOWELS
- RENEGADE
- IMMACULATE RECEPTION
Group 3
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ASSOCIATED WITH C.J. STROUD
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TEXANS
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ASSOCIATED WITH C.J. STROUD
- TEXANS
- OHIO STATE
- NO. 2 PICK
- ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Group 4
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WHAT "SF" MIGHT REFER TO
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SMALL FORWARD
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WHAT "SF" MIGHT REFER TO
- SMALL FORWARD
- SACRIFICE FLY
- SEMIFINAL
- 49ERS
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DECATHLON EVENTS
- 100 METERS
- LONG JUMP
- SHOT PUT
- DISCUS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
- BLACK AND YELLOW
- TERRIBLE TOWELS
- RENEGADE
- IMMACULATE RECEPTION
ASSOCIATED WITH C.J. STROUD
- TEXANS
- OHIO STATE
- NO. 2 PICK
- ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
WHAT "SF" MIGHT REFER TO
- SMALL FORWARD
- SACRIFICE FLY
- SEMIFINAL
- 49ERS
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