Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 6, 2026, puzzle No. 682

August 6, 2026 - 02:58

If you are staring down puzzle No. 682 for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2026, and feeling stuck, you have come to the right place. This one has a bit of a tricky mix, with a couple of categories that lean on recent playoff runs and one that digs into classic equipment terms. Before you scroll to the full answer list, try these gentle hints.

First, one group is all about ways a game can end without a winner in specific sports. Think ties, but with more specific vocabulary. Second, there is a set of four former MVPs who all share a common first name. Third, look for things you might find on a baseball field, but not the obvious ones like a bat or a glove. Finally, the last group is a collection of nicknames for teams that have relocated in the last 30 years.

Still drawing a blank? The full answer breakdown is below, but only peek if you are truly ready.

The yellow group is "Tiebreakers in sports" and the answers are: Draw, Deadlock, Standoff, and Even. The green group is "First name of NBA MVPs" and the answers are: Kevin, Stephen, Giannis, and Nikola. The blue group is "Baseball field features" and the answers are: Mound, Diamond, Outfield, and Foul Pole. The purple group is "Former team names" and the answers are: Sonics, Expos, Hornets, and Oilers.

That wraps up puzzle No. 682. Come back tomorrow for a fresh set of hints and the full solution.