Sports Connections Hints: Sep 2, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 2, 2026 (2026-09-02). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1038
Connections Sports #1038 · 2026-09-02
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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
_____BALL SPORTS
Reveal one tile
BASE
Reveal all four tiles
_____BALL SPORTS
- BASE
- BASKET
- VOLLEY
- RACQUET
Group 2
Reveal category
TEXAS SCHOOLS
Reveal one tile
HOUSTON
Reveal all four tiles
TEXAS SCHOOLS
- HOUSTON
- RICE
- BAYLOR
- SMU
Group 3
Reveal category
FERNANDOS
Reveal one tile
VALENZUELA
Reveal all four tiles
FERNANDOS
- VALENZUELA
- TATIS
- ALONSO
- MENDOZA
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ PLAY
Reveal one tile
3-POINT
Reveal all four tiles
_____ PLAY
- 3-POINT
- TRICK
- DOUBLE
- SQUEEZE
Reveal full answer
_____BALL SPORTS
- BASE
- BASKET
- VOLLEY
- RACQUET
TEXAS SCHOOLS
- HOUSTON
- RICE
- BAYLOR
- SMU
FERNANDOS
- VALENZUELA
- TATIS
- ALONSO
- MENDOZA
_____ PLAY
- 3-POINT
- TRICK
- DOUBLE
- SQUEEZE
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