Sports Connections Hints: Jul 24, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 24, 2026 (2026-07-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #957
Connections Sports #957 · 2026-07-24
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Group 1
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JUMP
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BOUND
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JUMP
- BOUND
- LEAP
- SPRING
- HOP
Group 2
Reveal category
SCHOOLS IN NORTH CAROLINA
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APPALACHIAN STATE
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SCHOOLS IN NORTH CAROLINA
- APPALACHIAN STATE
- DUKE
- WAKE FOREST
- HIGH POINT
Group 3
Reveal category
1990S EXPANSION TEAMS
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ROCKIES
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1990S EXPANSION TEAMS
- ROCKIES
- SHARKS
- GRIZZLIES
- JAGUARS
Group 4
Reveal category
ATHLETES UNLIMITED SOFTBALL LEAGUE TEAMS
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BLAZE
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ATHLETES UNLIMITED SOFTBALL LEAGUE TEAMS
- BLAZE
- CASCADE
- TALONS
- BANDITS
Reveal full answer
JUMP
- BOUND
- LEAP
- SPRING
- HOP
SCHOOLS IN NORTH CAROLINA
- APPALACHIAN STATE
- DUKE
- WAKE FOREST
- HIGH POINT
1990S EXPANSION TEAMS
- ROCKIES
- SHARKS
- GRIZZLIES
- JAGUARS
ATHLETES UNLIMITED SOFTBALL LEAGUE TEAMS
- BLAZE
- CASCADE
- TALONS
- BANDITS
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