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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a toughie. The purple category made me laugh -- it's a fun connection I hadn't thought of before today. If you're struggling with today's puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

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Hints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in t

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