Sports Connections Hints: Aug 28, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 28, 2026 (2026-08-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1033
Connections Sports #1033 · 2026-08-28
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Group 1
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STATS FOR A HITTER
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HOME RUNS
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STATS FOR A HITTER
- HOME RUNS
- RBIS
- RUNS
- BATTING AVERAGE
Group 2
Reveal category
ALABAMA SCHOOLS
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ALABAMA
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ALABAMA SCHOOLS
- ALABAMA
- AUBURN
- TROY
- UAB
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH ERLING HAALAND
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ZEN POSE
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ASSOCIATED WITH ERLING HAALAND
- ZEN POSE
- MANCHESTER CITY
- NORWAY
- GOALS
Group 4
Reveal category
FAMOUS NUMBER 8S
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BERRA
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FAMOUS NUMBER 8S
- BERRA
- AIKMAN
- OVECHKIN
- JACKSON
Reveal full answer
STATS FOR A HITTER
- HOME RUNS
- RBIS
- RUNS
- BATTING AVERAGE
ALABAMA SCHOOLS
- ALABAMA
- AUBURN
- TROY
- UAB
ASSOCIATED WITH ERLING HAALAND
- ZEN POSE
- MANCHESTER CITY
- NORWAY
- GOALS
FAMOUS NUMBER 8S
- BERRA
- AIKMAN
- OVECHKIN
- JACKSON
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