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.

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!

Eager to uncover the solutions to the June 17 edition of the NYT Connections puzzle game? Connections is an enjoyable brain teaser that challenges your logical reasoning. The goal is to categorize groups of four words that share a common theme or link.