NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for October 22: Tips to solve Connections #759

The New York Times has launched a 'Sports Edition' of its popular Connections word game in partnership with The Athletic. The game challenges players to categorize sports-related terms and is designed to test the knowledge of sports fans.
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This reflects the ongoing trend of media companies diversifying their digital offerings through gamification to increase user engagement.
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who are fans of the New York GiantsAs we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier - so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
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