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**NYT Connections: Sports Edition Solutions for July 12 Revealed**

The New York Times’ Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 12, No. 292, has been solved, offering a mix of state-related themes, football legends, and animal-named sports figures. The puzzle, now out of beta and available on The Athletic’s app and website, challenged players with a particularly tricky purple category.

Here’s a breakdown of the winning connections:

* **Yellow (Missouri Teams):** Blues, Cardinals, Chiefs, Royals
* **Green (Maryland Teams):** Maryland, Navy, Orioles, Ravens
* **Blue (Hall of Fame Football Coaches):** Levy, Madden, Noll, Shula
* **Purple (Sports Figures/Terms Starting with an Animal):** Batter, Catchings, Cowherd, Dogleg

The Sports Edition, a creation of The Athletic, appears to be a success, solidifying its place within the NYT’s suite of games.

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