Cracking the Code: Today's Sports Puzzle Challenge

Ever tried solving a puzzle that feels like a brain workout? Today's Sports Edition puzzle is one of those. It's a bit tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it's a fun challenge. The blue group is a bit quirky, but that's what makes it interesting. This puzzle isn't your usual New York Times game. It's from The Athletic, a sports news site. You can play it on their app or online for free. It's not in the NYT Games app, but it's worth checking out if you love sports and puzzles. Let's break down today's puzzle. The hints are like clues that guide you to the answers. The yellow group is the easiest, and the purple group is the toughest. The hints are:- Yellow group: Leading the pack. - Green group: Football division. - Blue group: Like Bridges or Goldblum. - Purple group: Blast off. Now, let's reveal the answers. The yellow group is about being in the No. 1 position. The words are first, front, lead, and pole. The green group is about AFC East teams. The words are Buffalo, Miami, New England, and New York. The blue group is about Jeffs. The words are Bagwell, Kent, Saturday, and Van Gundy. The purple group is about Rockets. The words are Clemens, Houston, Richard, and Toledo.