Sports Connections Hints: Feb 26, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 26, 2026 (2026-02-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #729
Connections Sports #729 · 2026-02-26
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Group 1
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COACHING DECISIONS
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HIRE
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COACHING DECISIONS
- HIRE
- EXTEND
- PROMOTE
- FIRE
Group 2
Reveal category
WILL FERRELL SPORTS MOVIES
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TALLADEGA NIGHTS
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WILL FERRELL SPORTS MOVIES
- TALLADEGA NIGHTS
- SEMI-PRO
- BLADES OF GLORY
- KICKING & SCREAMING
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH DIANA TAURASI
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PHOENIX
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ASSOCIATED WITH DIANA TAURASI
- PHOENIX
- CONNECTICUT
- WHITE MAMBA
- SIX GOLDS
Group 4
Reveal category
FICTIONAL COACHES
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LASSO
Reveal all four tiles
FICTIONAL COACHES
- LASSO
- BUTTERMAKER
- BOMBAY
- DALE
Reveal full answer
COACHING DECISIONS
- HIRE
- EXTEND
- PROMOTE
- FIRE
WILL FERRELL SPORTS MOVIES
- TALLADEGA NIGHTS
- SEMI-PRO
- BLADES OF GLORY
- KICKING & SCREAMING
ASSOCIATED WITH DIANA TAURASI
- PHOENIX
- CONNECTICUT
- WHITE MAMBA
- SIX GOLDS
FICTIONAL COACHES
- LASSO
- BUTTERMAKER
- BOMBAY
- DALE
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