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The World Cup Draw is today, and today's Connections: Sports Edition honors that event in every single category. If you're struggling with today's puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
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Hints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edi

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Mashable
The Athletic Sports
CNA Entertainment
AlterNet
CNN
US Magazine Entertainment
Montana Sports
Raw Story
America News
Atlanta Black Star Entertainment
The Daily Beast