Today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is live with answers for January 10, 2026.
At a Glance
- Today’s puzzle focuses on sports initials and abbreviations
- Yellow group: Western NHL players
- Green group: NBA nickname initialisms
- Why it matters: Sports fans can test their knowledge of abbreviations
The January 10 puzzle challenges players to sort through sports initials across hockey, basketball, and football categories.
Sports Connections Answers
Today’s puzzle features four themed groups ranging from easiest yellow to most difficult purple.
Yellow Group: Western conference NHL players
- Canuck
- Duck
- King
- Shark
Green Group: NBA player nicknames that are initialisms
- AD
- KD
- LBJ
- SGA
Blue Group: ACC teams, abbreviated
- FSU
- ND
- UNC
- UVA
Purple Group: Starts of NFL team names
- Bron
- Char
- Pack
- Pant
Puzzle Details
Connections: Sports Edition publishes daily through The Athletic’s subscription platform. Players can access it via The Athletic app or free online versions.
Key Takeaways
- Sports Edition puzzles test knowledge across multiple leagues
- Today’s answers span four major sports categories
- Puzzle difficulty depends on individual sports expertise
The Connections format continues challenging sports fans with creative groupings based on team names, player initials, and conference abbreviations.
