Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 7, #714 — Here are hints and the answers for today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 7, 2026.
One category in today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle jumped out at me right away, since I’m a longtime hockey fan. Also, I figured “Seau” had to go with one other specific word., so the purple category was easy. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
Yellow group hint: Hockey abbreviations.
Green group hint: Hope your players earn some points!
Blue group hint:  McEnroe is another one.
Purple group hint: Not senior or sophomore.
Yellow group: NHL teams, on scoreboards.
Green group: Positions in fantasy football.
Blue group: US Open men’s singles winner.
The four answers are CAR, EDM, OTT and VAN.
The theme is positions in fantasy football.
The four answers are D/ST, FLEX, RB and TE.
The theme is US Open men’s singles winner.
The four answers are Ashe, Laver, Rafter and Sinner.
The four answers are Caminero, college, Seau and varsity.