Sports Connections Hints: Feb 24, 2026

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Meta: Sports puzzle #727

Connections Sports #727 · 2026-02-24

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Group 1

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AN MLS PLAYER

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EARTHQUAKE

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AN MLS PLAYER

  • EARTHQUAKE
  • RED BULL
  • WHITECAP
  • TIMBER

Group 2

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NFL COMBINE COMPONENTS

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40-YARD DASH

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NFL COMBINE COMPONENTS

  • 40-YARD DASH
  • BENCH PRESS
  • BROAD JUMP
  • INTERVIEWS

Group 3

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NCAA

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NATIONAL

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NCAA

  • NATIONAL
  • COLLEGIATE
  • ATHLETIC
  • ASSOCIATION

Group 4

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MATH, BUT MAKE IT SPORTS

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PLUS/MINUS

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MATH, BUT MAKE IT SPORTS

  • PLUS/MINUS
  • 3-POINT ARC
  • DIVISION I
  • LAUNCH ANGLE
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AN MLS PLAYER

  • EARTHQUAKE
  • RED BULL
  • WHITECAP
  • TIMBER

NFL COMBINE COMPONENTS

  • 40-YARD DASH
  • BENCH PRESS
  • BROAD JUMP
  • INTERVIEWS

NCAA

  • NATIONAL
  • COLLEGIATE
  • ATHLETIC
  • ASSOCIATION

MATH, BUT MAKE IT SPORTS

  • PLUS/MINUS
  • 3-POINT ARC
  • DIVISION I
  • LAUNCH ANGLE

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