Sports Connections Hints: Sep 3, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 3, 2026 (2026-09-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1043
Connections Sports #1043 · 2026-09-03
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Group 1
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EVENTS BEFORE A FOOTBALL KICKOFF
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WARMUPS
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EVENTS BEFORE A FOOTBALL KICKOFF
- WARMUPS
- COIN TOSS
- NATIONAL ANTHEM
- TEAM ARRIVALS
Group 2
Reveal category
CALIFORNIA SPORTING VENUES
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PEBBLE BEACH
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CALIFORNIA SPORTING VENUES
- PEBBLE BEACH
- TORREY PINES
- INTUIT DOME
- LEVI'S STADIUM
Group 3
Reveal category
MIAMI (FL) ALUMNI
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REGGIE WAYNE
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MIAMI (FL) ALUMNI
- REGGIE WAYNE
- ED REED
- VINNY TESTAVERDE
- DEVIN HESTER
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS WITH A STATE CAPITAL
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AUSTIN REAVES
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STARTS WITH A STATE CAPITAL
- AUSTIN REAVES
- AUGUSTA NATIONAL
- MADISON KEYS
- PIERRE GARÇON
Reveal full answer
EVENTS BEFORE A FOOTBALL KICKOFF
- WARMUPS
- COIN TOSS
- NATIONAL ANTHEM
- TEAM ARRIVALS
CALIFORNIA SPORTING VENUES
- PEBBLE BEACH
- TORREY PINES
- INTUIT DOME
- LEVI'S STADIUM
MIAMI (FL) ALUMNI
- REGGIE WAYNE
- ED REED
- VINNY TESTAVERDE
- DEVIN HESTER
STARTS WITH A STATE CAPITAL
- AUSTIN REAVES
- AUGUSTA NATIONAL
- MADISON KEYS
- PIERRE GARÇON
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