Mon Mar 17 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Hints Now Available

**Boston, MA** – The Athletic’s daily Connections: Sports Edition puzzle has received a helping hand. A dedicated online space, “Connections: Sports Edition Coach,” has launched, offering players hints and a forum to discuss strategies and share scores. Today’s puzzle, Game No. 172, is rated 3.5 out of 5 in difficulty.

The Athletic cautions players wanting to solve the puzzle without assistance to play before reviewing the article, which provides one answer from each of the four categories. The next puzzle will be released at midnight in each player’s respective time zone.

Readers are encouraged to share their scores in the comments section.

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