The NYT 's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

As a University of Arkansas graduate, I breezed through the yellow category in today's Connections: Sports Edition. The green category tripped me up though. Keep reading for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now,

Does the July 22 edition of NYT Connections have you scratching your head? Do not worry, as we’re here with some helpful clues and hints to save your winning streak. The New York Times’ Connections is a popular word game enjoyed by fans around the world.