Today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a challenging one, with a difficulty rating of 3.5 out of 5. It's a great test of your sports knowledge and ability to spot connections between seemingly unrelated terms. The puzzle consists of four categories, each with four words that need to be grouped together based on commonalities. The categories are revealed as you solve, ranging from straightforward to tricky. The puzzle is designed to be solved quickly, with the objective being to find the groups without making four mistakes. Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so be careful not to get confused by words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories. The puzzle is created by Mark Cooper, a managing editor for college sports at The Athletic, and is available daily at midnight in your time zone. So, if you're ready to test your sports knowledge and puzzle-solving skills, head over to the website and give it a try! Don't forget to share your scores in the comments and try out the limited-edition Connections: Soccer Edition for an extra challenge during the World Cup.