Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

New York Times bestselling author Diego Perez, known as yung pueblo on social media, joins TODAY to talk about his new book, “How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness and Compassion.” He also shares strategies for self-love, tips for building stronger connections and more.

I f you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, March 14, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categori