Sports Connections Hints: Sep 17, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 17, 2026 (2026-09-17). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #724
Connections Sports #724 · 2026-09-17
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Group 1
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A COLLECTION OF TEAMS
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CONFERENCE
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A COLLECTION OF TEAMS
- CONFERENCE
- LEAGUE
- DIVISION
- GROUP
Group 2
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LAST FOUR SUMMER OLYMPICS HOSTS
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PARIS
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LAST FOUR SUMMER OLYMPICS HOSTS
- PARIS
- TOKYO
- RIO DE JANEIRO
- LONDON
Group 3
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MISSOURI VALLEY SCHOOLS
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DRAKE
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MISSOURI VALLEY SCHOOLS
- DRAKE
- BELMONT
- BRADLEY
- NORTHERN IOWA
Group 4
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_____ GIANTS
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LITTLE
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_____ GIANTS
- LITTLE
- NEW YORK
- SAN FRANCISCO
- YOMIURI
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A COLLECTION OF TEAMS
- CONFERENCE
- LEAGUE
- DIVISION
- GROUP
LAST FOUR SUMMER OLYMPICS HOSTS
- PARIS
- TOKYO
- RIO DE JANEIRO
- LONDON
MISSOURI VALLEY SCHOOLS
- DRAKE
- BELMONT
- BRADLEY
- NORTHERN IOWA
_____ GIANTS
- LITTLE
- NEW YORK
- SAN FRANCISCO
- YOMIURI
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