Sports Connections Hints: Feb 25, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 25, 2026 (2026-02-25). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #728
Connections Sports #728 · 2026-02-25
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
TO HIT A BASEBALL HARD
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BELT
Reveal all four tiles
TO HIT A BASEBALL HARD
- BELT
- BLISTER
- HAMMER
- TATTOO
Group 2
Reveal category
ORANGE AND BLACK TEAMS
Reveal one tile
FLYERS
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ORANGE AND BLACK TEAMS
- FLYERS
- BENGALS
- OKLAHOMA STATE
- GIANTS
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH MONTREAL
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YOUPPI!
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ASSOCIATED WITH MONTREAL
- YOUPPI!
- CANADIENS
- 1976 OLYMPICS
- EXPOS
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ DERBY
Reveal one tile
KENTUCKY
Reveal all four tiles
_____ DERBY
- KENTUCKY
- HOME RUN
- MERSEYSIDE
- ROLLER
Reveal full answer
TO HIT A BASEBALL HARD
- BELT
- BLISTER
- HAMMER
- TATTOO
ORANGE AND BLACK TEAMS
- FLYERS
- BENGALS
- OKLAHOMA STATE
- GIANTS
ASSOCIATED WITH MONTREAL
- YOUPPI!
- CANADIENS
- 1976 OLYMPICS
- EXPOS
_____ DERBY
- KENTUCKY
- HOME RUN
- MERSEYSIDE
- ROLLER
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