Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 26, #580

A recap shared hints and the full solution for the April 26 NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle.

The puzzle’s four groups were hard-hit baseball terms, singular NBA team nicknames, names that fit “____ Johnson,” and meanings of the number 1.

It also included the matched words for each category, giving players the completed answers and the logic behind them.

The rundown is useful for players tackling a tougher daily Sports Edition challenge.