Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition wasn't terribly tough. It helps to be a fan of college football rivalry games, and of a certain legendary baseball player who sadly died young. Read on for hints and the answers.

Looking for some help to solve the August 12 edition of the NYT Connections? We’ve got you covered. Connections is one of the most unique puzzles offered by The New York Times. Its objective is to sort 16 random words into four different categories.