Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition is a bit tricky today. Hope you know your French athletes!

Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.

I f you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, May 16, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories