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Saturday, 7 February 2026

NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Saturday, February 7, 2026

Manuel Mongo February 07, 2026

Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already playWordle,Connections,Strandsand theMini Crosswordnow haveConnections Sports Editionto add to the mix.So, if you're looking for some hints and answers for today's Connections Sports Edition on Saturday, February 7, 2026, you've come to the right place.

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Saturday, February 7, 2026 / The New York TimesThe New York Times

What Is Connections Sports Edition?

Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it's a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed. It's up to you to figure out each group of four words that belong to a certain category, with four categories in total.

This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.

As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you "group sports terms that share a common thread."

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Hints for Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories on February 7, 2026

Here are some hints about the four categories to help you figure out the word groupings.

Yellow: Golden Gate.
Green: It's "Shotime!"
Blue: Same first name.
Purple: Tweak a team name.

Here Are Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories

OK, time for a second hint…we'll give you the actual categories now. Spoilers below!

Yellow: BAY AREA TEAMS
Green: ASSOCIATED WITH SHOHEI OHTANI
Blue: COACHING MIKES
Purple: MLB TEAMS, WITH THE LAST LETTER CHANGED

If you're looking for the answers, no worries—we've got them below. So, don't scroll any further if you don't want to see the solutions!The answers to today'sConnections Sports Edition #502 are coming up next.Related:15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day

What Are the Answers to Connections Sports Edition Today?

BAY AREA TEAMS: 49ERS, GIANTS, SHARKS, VALKYRIES
ASSOCIATED WITH SHOHEI OHTANI: DECOY, DODGERS, JAPAN, TWO-WAY
COACHING MIKES: MACDONALD, MCCARTHY, TOMLIN, VRABEL
MLB TEAMS, WITH THE LAST LETTER CHANGED: ANGELO, CUBA, REDO, TWINE

Don't worry if you didn't get them this time—we've all been there.

Up next,catch up on the answers to recent Wordle puzzles.

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Addison Rae Rocks a Purple Bikini at the 2026 Grammys

Manuel Mongo February 07, 2026

Keeping up with her pre-existing reputation of impeccable style,Addison Raerecently served quite an applause-worthypurple bikini look on Instagramfrom the2026 Grammys. For this star-studded occasion, the singer opted to step out in a bold and visibly fiery ensemble for her performance, and it insanely grabbed attention. This was all things playful, confident, and oh-so-fashionable!

Addison Rae turns heads in purple outfit

Have a look at Addison Rae's latest look from the Grammys on Instagramright here.

For her entertaining Grammys 2026 performance, the "I Got It Bad" crooner made quite a splash in a beautifully bright and bold purple outfit, which worked wonders for her oh-so-enviable frame. For this applause-worthy performance to "Fame is a Gun," she opted to wear a stylish bikini top and skirt set, with sleek straps and a deep as well as alluring neckline.

The bullet bra style top and the mini skirt featured crystal embellishments and purple stones, adding a sparkly glamor to the outfit. Moreover, Rae opted for a matching purple trench coat which she later took off, as well as crystal-studded black high heel boots of knee high length.

Leaving her blonde tresses open, Addison Rae sported a clean makeup look which let her outfit be the main highlight. Meanwhile, fans showered her purple outfit look with compliments. One fan onX (formerly Twitter)wrote, "The IT Girl."

Originally reported by Mehak Walia onMandatory.

The postAddison Rae Rocks a Purple Bikini at the 2026 Grammysappeared first onReality Tea.

Kim Kardashian’s Towel-as-a-Top Look Commands Attention for Complex

Manuel Mongo February 07, 2026

Kim Kardashianrecently fronted Complex Magazine's February 2026 cover, using the opportunity to don a variety of creative clothing styles, one of which involved using atowel as a top. The post garnered the attention of her followers, who headed to the comments section to express admiration.

Kim Kardashian stuns in new pictures

Check out Kim Kardashian using a black towel as a top in the Instagram post below.

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As seen in the first and eighth photos above, Kardashian left a good portion of her upper body uncovered. She held the towel in such a way that it revealed her midriff and cleavage. The towel covered her shoulders, and she held it while posing. The All's Fair star completed her look with black stretch pants and fingerless gloves, which she ditched for the eighth photo.

Meanwhile, five photos show her in a pink sports jumpsuit with white stripes on the sides. Further, the other two photos show her in a top over which she wore two click belts, black stretch pants, and fingerless gloves.

Kardashian's post received positive reactions. "Beautiful," a user wrote. "Wow sis," another added. "So good Kim," yet another commented.

Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad onMandatory

The postKim Kardashian's Towel-as-a-Top Look Commands Attention for Complexappeared first onReality Tea.

Bad Bunny Turns Into a Meme After His Grammys Reaction Goes Viral

Manuel Mongo February 06, 2026

Bad Bunnyis known for dominating all the charts with his incomparable musical skills, but it was hisunexpected reaction at theGrammys 2026that ended up stealing all the extra attention online. After all, the expressive cutaway shot captured his response, which was so relatable thatfans quickly turned it into a meme. And, as expected, when the video clip made its way over to social media, it went viral.

Bad Bunny's viral reaction is now a meme

The "Tití Me Preguntó" hitmaker attended the star-studded 2026 Grammy Awards in a custom Schiaparelli black velvet smoking ensemble.

However, what actually ended up drawing everyone's attention was Bad Bunny's undeniably emotionally loaded reaction to winning the Album of the Year Award. Instead of immediately standing up as the audience began clapping, he chose to remain seated for a while, as he covered his eyes and cried softly, while feeling overwhelmed.

This actually ended up becoming one of the internet's most shared moments from the grand evening, with a clip of the same going viral online.

In 2016, Bad Bunny worked at a grocery store as a bagger.10 years later, his album 'Debí Tiras Más Fotos' won Album Of The Year at the#GRAMMYs.Chase your dreams, kid.pic.twitter.com/llv5SKDmwI

— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic)February 2, 2026

Consequently, netizens started placing the video in everyday situations with relatable punchlines. Further, the Puerto Rican singer's fans even turned this extremely special response into undeniable meme gold, which has gone viral across various social media platforms.

For instance, an Instagram page named@middleclassfancylikened Bad Bunny's reaction to receiving a message at the end of one's workday.

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Moreover,one userused the viral clip with the caption, "When the alarm rings in the morning, and you have to go to the job you prayed for,"Another fanwrote, "Congratulations, you got the job! You start at 8 am on Monday!"

Several memes even compared the 31-year-old's expression to everyday situations. For instance, one X (formerly Twitter) user named@kamayanitweetscaptioned his reaction as, "When you set an alarm at 6am and it's actually 6am. Another user@kirawontmisswrote, "How it feels when I click "confirm payment" and they take away my money."

How it feels when I click "confirm payment" and they take away my moneypic.twitter.com/9xjSYBSqhT

— kira ? (@kirawontmiss)February 4, 2026

Meanwhile, others chose to caption the "Dakiti" singer's video with heartwarming descriptions. "Sometimes you gotta realize you really living in what you prayed for," wrote ahappy fan.

As evidenced above, from laughing emojis and smileys to hearts and claps, fans went all out to celebrate how Bad Bunny made history at the 2026 Grammys. His unfiltered and honest response has undoubtedly turned into one most relatable award show moments ever.

Originally reported by Mehak Walia onMandatory.

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Chappell Roan’s Archival Rodarte Dress for Grammys Boasts Daring Cutout

Manuel Mongo February 06, 2026

Chappell Roanmade quite a mark at the Grammys 2026. She looked like a Greek goddess, in a gray-hued Rodarte dress, pulled straight from the fashion archives. This silk tulle dress was also elevated by a simply striking cutout detail, strategically placed at her chest.

This modern twist gave a fiery twist and dramatic touch to her look. She also went above and beyond to accessorize her outfit with antique choices, which amplified the whole vibe.

Chappell Roan stuns in archival Rodarte dress with antique accessories for Grammys presenting gig

Chappell Roan was stunned at the Grammys 2026 while presenting an award to Olivia Dean for 'Best New Artist 2026'. For this occasion, she opted for an archival Rodarte dress, which did absolute justice to her oh-so-gorgeous frame. This gray-hued, hand-draped, and knotted gown looked like all things incomparable. It was entirely made of silk, which made it comfortably stylish. The tulle gown also had sole femme and fabulous floral-inspired details, adding a unique twist to her outfit.

Talking about Roan's incomparable accessory choices for the Grammy 2026 presenting gig, she went with a delicate gold necklace with some of the most gorgeous droplets, enhancing the whole modern ensemble. She also added matching earrings, multiple rings, and an arm band to add some extra shimmer and shine to her outfit. Even her gorgeous red locks were styled into a beautifully curly hairstyle with some flicks set gloriously on her forehead.

Further, let's talk about Chappell Roan's stunning makeup game for this look. She went with a light, blurred-out base, which enhanced her natural beauty. She also went with a dramatic twist for her eyes with smoky purple eyeshadow with a well-merged twist. She also added some color to her look with lightly blushed cheeks, which made her look cuter. Roan completed the whole look with a metallic peach lip shade, with some lip gloss.

Originally reported by Mehak Walia onThe Fashion Spot

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Lil Jon confirms 'tragic' death of missing son after body pulled from pond

Manuel Mongo February 06, 2026

Rapper Lil Jonconfirmed the death of his son, Nathan Smith, after Georgia police said a body recovered from a pond Friday was believed to be the 27-year-old.

Lil Jon addressed the death of his sonin a Friday, Feb. 6, statement to USA TODAY, saying he and Smith's mother, Nicole Smith, are "extremely heartbroken" and "devastated."

"Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted," he said in the statement. "He loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest. He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and graduate of NYU."

The statement continued: "We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him. He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together we're comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him. Thank you for all of the prayers and support in trying to locate him over the last several days."

"This hurts so bad. I love you son," he wrote on an Instagram post Friday.

Lil Jon, Nicole Smith and Nathan Smith attend the Pencils of Promise 2019 Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Nov. 4, 2019, in New York City.

Police in Milton, Georgia, issueda missing persons report on Tuesday, Feb. 3, for Nathan Smith, also a rapper who goes by the name DJ Young Slade.

The Milton Police Department said in a statementthat after expanding the search for Smith, divers with the Cherokee County Fire Department found the body in the water near Smith's home at 11:53 a.m. on Feb. 6.

"The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith," the police statement said. Official confirmation of the identity will come from the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office.

"Based on the investigation to date, there is no indication of foul play," police said, adding that they'll continue to treat this "as an open and active investigation. No further details will be released until the official cause and manner of death are determined by the Fulton County Medical Examiner and all investigative leads have been thoroughly examined."

Nathan Smith aka DJ Young Slade and Lil Jon perform onstage during 97.1 AMP RADIO's Amplify 2014 concert at the Hollywood Palladium on March 22, 2014, in Hollywood, California.

DJ Young Slade:Lil Jon's son missing, Georgia police say – What we know

When did Nathan Smith go missing?

Smith ran out of his home around 6 a.m. on Feb. 3, according to police. He left on foot without his phone, the report says, adding that he "may be disoriented and in need of assistance."

"The family is asking for privacy at this time. We are also asking for continued prayers for Nathan to come home safe. Thank you," a rep for Lil Jon said in a statement to USA TODAY on Feb. 4.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the Smith family during this difficult time," Milton Police said in the statement. "The department respectfully asks the community and members of the media to honor the family's request for privacy as they grieve and navigate this tragedy."

His last Instagram post was shared on Jan. 6, showing him with manager Lil Will andrapper Bow Wowat the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

"Three generations. One culture. Legacy isn't a moment, it's a continuum. Young Slade 🤝 Bow Wow 🤝 Lil Will. Real lineage. Real respect," the post's caption reads. "Legacy over hype. Different eras, same code. Real respect, real relationships, real history. Still building. Still standing. Still us."

DJ Young Slade attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.

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DJ Young Slade attends the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, Sept. 11, 2024.

Lil Jon, Nicole Smith and Nathan Smith attends the Pencils Of Promise 2019 Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Nov. 4, 2019 in New York City.

Nathan Smith aka DJ Young Slade (L) and Lil Jon perform onstage during 97.1 AMP RADIO's Amplify 2014 concert at the Hollywood Palladium on March 22, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

Nathan Smith aka DJ Young Slade performs onstage during 97.1 AMP RADIO's Amplify 2014 concert at the Hollywood Palladium on March 22, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

Lil Jon's son found dead at 27. Revisit his career as DJ Young Slade.

DJ Young Slade attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.

Who was DJ Young Slade?

Nathan Smith, the son of Lil Jon and his ex-partner Nicole Smith, was a DJ and musician just like his dad.

"Lade released this when he graduated from college. He was so happy to express his art n do it himself. I was so proud of him for doing it all on his own," Lil Son wrote on Instagram promotinga song called "Move Thru Fire."

Under the stage name DJ Young Slade, Smith aimed to follow in his father's footsteps while also paving his own lane. In March 2025, he dropped anew single titled "Feels"that premiered on MTV.

"It's dope to appreciate my dad, show respect, and just look at all the things he's done, and it's nice to get the torch passed down and do my own thing," Smith toldThe Quintessential Gentlemanfollowing the release of the track in March. "Because it's like it comes from him, but also I'm definitely taking it and making it my own."

Lil Jon, left, and Nathan Smith attend the Pencils of Promise 10th Anniversary Gala at Duggal Greenhouse on Octo. 24, 2018, in Brooklyn, New York.

Lil Jon previously said his son started DJing at age 11 and graduated from the Scratch DJ Academy in Los Angeles at age 12, according toPeople. As a teenager, he DJed at various LA clubs before making his own music.

"It's literally in your kid's genes to do what you do," he said, per People. "It is in their genes. It is in their DNA. We pass everything we get and we learn down to our children. So he was destined to be in the music business and do music."

Lil Jon,whose legal name is Jonathan Smith, is an Atlanta-born rapper andrecord producerwho rose to prominence in the early 2000s. Known for tracks like "Snap Yo Fingers" and "Turn Down For What," he is credited as one of the godfathers of modern club hip-hop.

He and Nicole Smith married in 2004 and later separated in 2022. The rapper is also a father to daughter Nahara, whom he shares with girlfriend Jamila Sozahdah.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Lil Jon son dead, body pulled from pond in police search – Update

“Would You Rather Survive The Squid Game Or Titanic?”: 28 Fictional Choices To Test Your Nerves

Manuel Mongo February 06, 2026

Are you ready to make tough fictional decisions?🧙‍♂️ Then you're in the right place.

This poll drops you straight into some of the most iconic worlds in pop culture and asks you to choose - even when neither option feels great. One moment, you're deciding if you'd rather live in Middle-earth or Westeros. The next - you're forced to pick between facing Voldemort or Darth Vader. And as if that's not enough, you'll have to figure out whether life would be better as Michael Corleone or Tony Soprano.

The only rule? You have to choose. There's no in-between here - just two options and one decision.

If you missed the first part, you can check it out here:Part 1 of the 'Would You Rather' Poll.

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