Sports Connections Hints: Sep 8, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 8, 2026 (2026-09-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1051
Connections Sports #1051 · 2026-09-08
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Group 1
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DFW TEAMS
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STARS
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DFW TEAMS
- STARS
- MAVERICKS
- COWBOYS
- WINGS
Group 2
Reveal category
COACHES TO WIN MULTIPLE SUPER BOWLS
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LOMBARDI
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COACHES TO WIN MULTIPLE SUPER BOWLS
- LOMBARDI
- LANDRY
- PARCELLS
- NOLL
Group 3
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ASSOCIATED WITH PELÉ
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BRAZIL
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ASSOCIATED WITH PELÉ
- BRAZIL
- SANTOS
- COSMOS
- 10
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS IN AN NBA TEAM
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PLANETS
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ENDS IN AN NBA TEAM
- PLANETS
- JAYHAWKS
- WHEAT
- BOOKINGS
Reveal full answer
DFW TEAMS
- STARS
- MAVERICKS
- COWBOYS
- WINGS
COACHES TO WIN MULTIPLE SUPER BOWLS
- LOMBARDI
- LANDRY
- PARCELLS
- NOLL
ASSOCIATED WITH PELÉ
- BRAZIL
- SANTOS
- COSMOS
- 10
ENDS IN AN NBA TEAM
- PLANETS
- JAYHAWKS
- WHEAT
- BOOKINGS
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