Sports Connections Hints: Apr 22, 2026

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Meta: Sports puzzle #785

Connections Sports #785 · 2026-04-22

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Group 1

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WORDS USED IN MLB STADIUM NAMES

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CENTRE

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WORDS USED IN MLB STADIUM NAMES

  • CENTRE
  • FIELD
  • PARK
  • STADIUM

Group 2

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AFC NORTH CITIES

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CLEVELAND

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AFC NORTH CITIES

  • CLEVELAND
  • CINCINNATI
  • BALTIMORE
  • PITTSBURGH

Group 3

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EAGLES

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BOSTON COLLEGE

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EAGLES

  • BOSTON COLLEGE
  • PHILADELPHIA
  • MARQUETTE
  • CRYSTAL PALACE

Group 4

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PLAYERS TO SCORE IN A WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINAL

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HOLIDAY

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PLAYERS TO SCORE IN A WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINAL

  • HOLIDAY
  • HEATH
  • RAPINOE
  • LAVELLE
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WORDS USED IN MLB STADIUM NAMES

  • CENTRE
  • FIELD
  • PARK
  • STADIUM

AFC NORTH CITIES

  • CLEVELAND
  • CINCINNATI
  • BALTIMORE
  • PITTSBURGH

EAGLES

  • BOSTON COLLEGE
  • PHILADELPHIA
  • MARQUETTE
  • CRYSTAL PALACE

PLAYERS TO SCORE IN A WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINAL

  • HOLIDAY
  • HEATH
  • RAPINOE
  • LAVELLE

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