Sports Connections Hints: Sep 10, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 10, 2026 (2026-09-10). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #1057

Connections Sports #1057 · 2026-09-10

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Group 1

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YELLOW THINGS

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UPRIGHTS

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YELLOW THINGS

  • UPRIGHTS
  • FLAG
  • FIRST-DOWN LINE
  • PACKERS HELMET

Group 2

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LA FOOTBALL TEAMS

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RAMS

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LA FOOTBALL TEAMS

  • RAMS
  • CHARGERS
  • UCLA
  • USC

Group 3

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ASSOCIATED WITH BROCK PURDY

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IOWA STATE

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ASSOCIATED WITH BROCK PURDY

  • IOWA STATE
  • 49ERS
  • MR. IRRELEVANT
  • 13

Group 4

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OFFENSIVE _____

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GUARD

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OFFENSIVE _____

  • GUARD
  • TACKLE
  • PASS INTERFERENCE
  • LINEMAN
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YELLOW THINGS

  • UPRIGHTS
  • FLAG
  • FIRST-DOWN LINE
  • PACKERS HELMET

LA FOOTBALL TEAMS

  • RAMS
  • CHARGERS
  • UCLA
  • USC

ASSOCIATED WITH BROCK PURDY

  • IOWA STATE
  • 49ERS
  • MR. IRRELEVANT
  • 13

OFFENSIVE _____

  • GUARD
  • TACKLE
  • PASS INTERFERENCE
  • LINEMAN

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