Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition made me look ahead to a certain sports tournament happening this month.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

If you're finding today's Connections puzzle a bit tricky, don't worry—you've come to the right place. To help you maintain your winning streak and avoid any frustration, Newsweek has put together a list of helpful tips and hints to guide you through today's puzzle—without giving away the answers.