The NYT 's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

Below are the hints, categories and answers for today’s Connections game, puzzle #793, on August 12.

The NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a tough one today. But look for first names, and try to think of a last name they have in common, and you should be able to get the blue group easily enough.