Sports Connections Hints: Feb 16, 2026
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Meta: Sports puzzle #719
Connections Sports #719 · 2026-02-16
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Group 1
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CALIFORNIA NBA TEAMS
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CLIPPERS
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CALIFORNIA NBA TEAMS
- CLIPPERS
- LAKERS
- KINGS
- WARRIORS
Group 2
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IN A "SPORTSCENTER" BROADCAST
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ANCHOR
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IN A "SPORTSCENTER" BROADCAST
- ANCHOR
- HIGHLIGHTS
- CHYRON
- TICKER
Group 3
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COACHED BY JIM HARBAUGH
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STANFORD
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COACHED BY JIM HARBAUGH
- STANFORD
- MICHIGAN
- 49ERS
- CHARGERS
Group 4
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HOMOPHONES OF CY YOUNG AWARD WINNERS
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SAIL
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HOMOPHONES OF CY YOUNG AWARD WINNERS
- SAIL
- COAL
- BURNS
- COLOGNE
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CALIFORNIA NBA TEAMS
- CLIPPERS
- LAKERS
- KINGS
- WARRIORS
IN A "SPORTSCENTER" BROADCAST
- ANCHOR
- HIGHLIGHTS
- CHYRON
- TICKER
COACHED BY JIM HARBAUGH
- STANFORD
- MICHIGAN
- 49ERS
- CHARGERS
HOMOPHONES OF CY YOUNG AWARD WINNERS
- SAIL
- COAL
- BURNS
- COLOGNE
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