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Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are at each other's throats again in Another Simple Favor, the sequel to 2018's comedy-thriller A Simple Favor.

SEE ALSO: 'Another Simple Favor' review: Blake Lively is at her best bad and mad

Directed by Paul Feig, the film picks up five years after the events of the original, which saw Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) send the glamorous (and murderous) Emily Nelson (Lively) to prison. But Emily isn't out of Stephanie's life just yet! Not only has Stephanie written a true crime memoir based on the events of A Simple Favor — she also runs into Emily herself while on her book tour.

That's right, Emily's out of prison on appeal, and she has one more favor to ask of Stephanie: Will she be her maid of honor at her destination wedding in Capri? (With a threat of legal action hanging over Stephanie's head, she has no choice but to accept.)

The trailer for Another Simple Favor jets off to the Italian island, re-acquainting us with familiar faces like Emily's ex-husband Sean (Henry Golding), who would rather "shave [his] balls with a rusty knife than be at this wedding." It also introduces some new players, including Emily's fiancé Dante (Michele Morrone) and her aunt Linda (Allison Janney).

But of course, the true star of the trailer is the catty interplay between Lively and Kendrick, with the ever-present threat of murder hanging in the air between them. "You know, just girlfriend stuff," Stephanie says.

In her review of Another Simple Favor out of its 2025 SXSW premiere, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko called the film a "divinely twisted thriller." The movie also stars Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Alex Newell, and Elena Sofia Ricci.

Another Simple Favor premieres May 1 on Prime Video.

GET $30 OFF: Today, April 14th, the Razer Basilisk V3 Optical Gaming Mouse is available for $39.99 from Best Buy for a savings of $30.

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With clicks, scrolls, and perceptive tracking, a gaming mouse puts you in the action. The Razer Basilisk does more, with 11 buttons and a configurable scroll wheel, this ergonomic gaming mouse is primed for digital crafting, slaying, leaping, and all the rest of the action.

Right now, the Razer Basilisk V3 Optical Gaming Mouse is available for $30 off. Get it for $39.99.

SEE ALSO: The best laptops for 2025, tested by our experts

The Basilisk uses an optical 26000 DPI sensor for precise tracking. Its scroll wheel has three modes to cater to different preferences including a free spin that will keep going until it stops and a precise tactile spin.

With RGB built right in, the Basilisk glows from below and within. These 11 RGB zones are fully customizable.

As of now, Apr. 14th, the Razer Basilisk V3 Optical Gaming Mouse is on sale for $39.99 for a savings of $30.

Whether you're aiming a Boltgun in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide or parrying in Avowed, this mouse's game-focused features will be useful.

The tech giant went to court on Monday in an antitrust trial focused on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could reshape its business.

Katy Perry's trip to space is almost here.

Well, sort of, anyway. Blue Origin's mission NS-31, which includes an all-female civilian astronaut crew, is getting ready to launch on Monday morning from Van Horn, TX. The launch is set for roughly 9:30 a.m. ET, though it could happen either earlier or later, depending on how things go. That's why it's important for you to tune into the livestream ASAP, which can be seen on YouTube.

SEE ALSO: The U.S. is building a fuel depot in space

Of course, the crew doesn't only consist of Perry, though she may be the most famous member of it. NS-31's crew also includes CBS Mornings host Gayle King, journalist Lauren Sánchez (who is engaged to Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos), former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and activist Amanda Nguyễn.

As with William Shatner's famous 2021 trip, this flight won't take the crew up to the Moon or the ISS or anything like that. It takes the crew into sub-orbit for a short time, before (hopefully) safely returning to Earth. Real spaceflight or not, though, it's almost certainly going to be memorable for all involved.

Director Ari Aster is no stranger to horror, delivering family grief-based frights in Hereditary and sunlit chills in Midsommar. In his fourth feature, Eddington, he turns his lens on a familiar (and recent) horror: the year 2020.

The first trailer for Eddington, distributed by A24, takes the form of a doomscroll through Instagram circa 2020. In voiceover, COVID-19 conspiracy theorists talk about a lab in Wuhan, China, being tied to Tom Hanks, arguably the first celebrity to contract the virus. Scroll down, and come face to face with the sheriff of Eddington, New Mexico, played by Joaquin Phoenix (who also starred in Aster's third feature, Beau Is Afraid).

SEE ALSO: Ari Aster and Joaquin Phoenix on 'Beau Is Afraid's most challenging scene

"If you value your life, you should think twice, because the people of Eddington like guns," the sheriff says in a clip from Fox News. Foreboding!

The trailer scrolls further, revealing more of Eddington's cast. Austin Butler plays a motivational speaker with the username vernonjeffersonpeak, who tells his followers, "Your pain is not a coincidence. You are not a coincidence."

Next up is Emma Stone (username louise.cross), who denies an announcement her husband made the day prior. Pedro Pascal joins the feed soon after as Mayor Ted Garcia, who commits to guiding Eddington through the pandemic.

According to the official summary from A24, Pascal's mayor and Phoenix's sheriff (whom the trailer reveals to be the person scrolling) will go head to head in a standoff that will light a powder keg in Eddington. Get a taste for yourself in the full trailer above, which also features Phoenix confronting masked protestors, TikTok dances about James Baldwin, and a black square posted as part of Blackout Tuesday. It's a pretty accurate time capsule of social media in 2020 — but how much do you really want to relive that?

Eddington also stars Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau, Cameron Mann, Matt Gomez Hidaka, and Amélie Hoeferle.

Eddington hits theaters July 18.

SAVE $60: As of April 14, AirPods Pro 2 are on sale at Best Buy for $189.99. That's 24% off their list price of $249.99.

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Best Buy is celebrating the changing of the seasons with its own Spring Sale, and there are quite a few deals worth considering. My personal favorite pair of earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2, are discounted as part of its sale event. If you've been looking to invest in new earbuds, I highly recommend these if you're an Apple user.

The AirPods Pro 2 have been marked down from their list price of $249.99 to $189.99, allowing you to save $60 on list price. On top of that sweet deal, your purchase also comes with Apple Fitness+ for three months if you're a new subscriber and up to three months of Apple Music if you're a new or returning subscriber, which are great offers to kickstart your journey with these new earbuds.

SEE ALSO: My favorite iPad is $80 off at Walmart

These earbuds are ready to immerse you in your favorite music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more with great sound quality courtesy of the H2 chip. They even feature Personalized Spatial Audio that surrounds you in the sounds you're listening to. More importantly, though, you'll get noise-canceling features — Active Noise Cancelation, Transparency mode, and Adaptive Audio — that can either completely block out any outside noise or allow some in to keep you a bit more aware.

We consider the AirPods Pro 2 to be the best pick for Apple users in our overall roundup of the best earbuds, saying, "They produce a sound that's rich and well-balanced, they have excellent noise cancellation (that falls just behind the Bose QC Ultras), and they work seamlessly within the Apple ecosystem."

This deal may not last for long beyond Best Buy's Spring Sale, so act fast to save on the AirPods Pro 2.

There are a couple more earbud deals floating around right now that are worth checking out alongside the AirPods Pro 2. Also at Best Buy, the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds have received a $70 discount and at Amazon you can score a nice deal on Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds.

Trump's tariff policies have been all over the place since so-called "Liberation Day", with so many pauses and changes that the only thing easy to keep track of has been the rapidly dumping stock market.

In the clip above from Last Week Tonight John Oliver does his best to sum up the whole mess, talking about everything from the origins of Trump's love of tariffs to the reaction his changing policies have had from Fox pundits and Republicans.

"Look, I don't know where things are going to go next," sums up Oliver. "We're taping this on Saturday, who knows what's happened between now and when you are seeing this. Maybe Trump will have rolled the tariffs back even further, maybe he'll have put even bigger new ones on mangos. What is clear is he's destabilising our economy with no real plan of action."

There's a global trade war underway, and prices of tech products are increasing.

Sony just increased the price of its PlayStation 5 gaming console in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

The prices, effective starting April 14, are as follows:

• Europe: PS5 Digital Edition: €499.99
  

• UK: PS5 Digital Edition: £429.99
  

• Australia: Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95

  • PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95
    

• New Zealand: Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD - $949.95

  • PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95
    

The prices represent a roughly 15 percent increase across the board.

The good news is that the Disc Drive for PS5 will get slightly cheaper (€79.99 in Europe, £69.99 in the UK, AUD $124.95 in Australia, and NZD $139.95 in New Zealand). Also, the PS5 Pro still costs the same in all of these markets.

SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us Complete' lands on PlayStation 5, along with a Collector's Edition that's up for preorder

Sony says the price hikes are due to a "challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates." The increased U.S. tariffs for China, where Sony produces the PS5, aren't mentioned, and prices in the U.S. haven't changed — yet. Given that tariffs on Chinese goods have sharply risen (and fluctuated, seemingly at President Trump's whim) in the past week, it's reasonable to expect similar, if not higher, price hikes in the U.S. as well.

In the wake of Trump's tariffs, numerous tech products have become more expensive. We're tracking them all here, but the list includes Asus laptops, Nvidia GPUs, and Sony TVs.

SAVE $70: As of April 14, the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds are on sale for $229 at Best Buy. That's 23% off their list price of $299.

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The springtime sales aren't finished yet. Best Buy is throwing a Spring Sale right now that features quite a few great deals on tech. If you've been looking to invest in new earbuds for your outdoor adventures in the warmer weather, there are plenty of options to check out in the sale, including a very nice discount on the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds.

The Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds have received a $70 discount at the retailer, which means their price has dropped from $299 to $229. Multiple color options are on sale as well, so you can save on the black, white smoke, 60th anniversary diamond edition, moonstone blue, lunar blue, chilled lilac, and sunset iridescent earbuds. As a bonus, your purchase also comes with YouTube Premium for free for three months if you're a new subscriber.

SEE ALSO: The 8 best earbuds to buy in 2025 from Bose, Sony, and more

These earbuds are perfect for those who like to be a bit more aware of their surroundings while listening to music, podcasts, and more, rather than be tuned out with noise-cancelation. Their open design allows you to stay in touch with the world around you without skipping a beat. Our review had high praise for them, with writer RJ Andersen saying, "Bose's new earbuds have a unique design that prioritizes awareness over noise cancellation. Though we were skeptical at first, these buds are extremely comfortable and score top marks for battery life, spatial audio, and sound quality."

There's no better time than now to upgrade your earbuds with this great discount on the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds in Best Buy's Spring Sale.

Looking for more headphone and earbud deals to check out right now? Over at Amazon, you can also score some great discounts on the Sony WF-C700N earbuds and the Soundcore AeroFit headphones.

SAVE $120: As of April 14, Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are available for $179.99 at Amazon. That’s $120 off their usual price of $299.99.

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I didn’t think I needed another pair of earbuds until I saw Sony’s WF-1000XM5s hanging out at $179.99 on Amazon. Now I’m inventing reasons to upgrade. This is a 40% drop on a set of earbuds that actually lives up to its noise-cancelling flex — and that’s not something I say lightly. Sony claims these are their best truly wireless buds yet. Honestly, I believe them.

What sold me is the balance. They’ve nailed that elusive mix of powerful noise cancellation, rich sound, and decent call quality, which usually means sacrificing one for the other. These don’t. You can pop them in on a noisy train, crank up your playlist, and suddenly it’s just you and Beyoncé. Or doom metal. I’m not here to judge.

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The new design is a bit glossier than before, and the earbuds are smaller, so they don’t look like you’re trying to receive a satellite signal from your ear canal. They’re light, comfy, and surprisingly good at staying put, even when I forget I’m wearing them and start acting like a backup dancer in the produce aisle.

• Price: $179.99 $299.99

• Retailer: Amazon

• Noise Cancellation: Active noise cancellation with dual feedback microphones

• Sound Quality: Wide frequency reproduction, detailed vocals

• Call Quality: Enhanced clarity in noisy environments

• Battery Life: Up to 8 hours (24 hours with case), 1 hour playback from 3-minute charge

• Design: Smaller, in-ear fit with glossy finish

• Smart Features: Alexa built-in

• Connectivity: Bluetooth

You’ll get up to 8 hours of battery on a single charge, and the case stretches that to 24 hours. Plus, a three-minute charge gives you a full hour of listening time, which is perfect for those of us who remember to charge things only after walking out the door.

I think this deal is kind of a no-brainer. If you’ve been eyeing a pair of high-end earbuds that won’t absolutely destroy your bank account, Sony just made your decision very easy.

Ben Stiller is on top, giggly form in the Chicken Shop Date interview above.

Appearing opposite host Amelia Dimoldenberg, Stiller answer questions on everything from how he'd direct Chicken Shop Date to whether or not he has a "thing" for people throwing chicken at his face (it'll make sense when you watch the clip).

His responses? Mostly a lot of sniggering in the face of Dimoldenberg's deadpan stare.

SAVE $100: As of April 14, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $199 at Amazon. That’s $100 off its regular $299.99 price.

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I didn’t expect to care so much about a smartwatch’s opinion of my naps, but here we are. Garmin vívoactive 5 is one of those fitness trackers that makes you feel like it knows you a little too well. Normally $299.99, it’s now sitting at a much more tempting $199 on Amazon. For $100 off, you get a sleek wrist companion that somehow understands your stress levels, energy dips, and sleep cycles better than your therapist. No offense to therapists, but Garmin wins on battery life.

Garmin vívoactive 5 is all about subtle flexes. That AMOLED display? Bright enough to burn through your retinas in direct sunlight. Battery life? Up to 11 days, because recharging every night is for amateurs and Apple Watch users. I think it’s one of the best options for people who want full-blown wellness tracking without committing to the whole "smartwatch that does too much and dies too fast" vibe.

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I love that it covers more than just steps and heart rate. You get HRV, stress, and sleep scores, plus actual insights instead of vague congratulations. There's a Body Battery feature that literally tells you when you’re running on fumes and when you’ve got enough juice to do something regrettable, like sign up for hot yoga. It even logs naps automatically, which feels a little creepy but mostly validating.

• Price: $199 $299.99

• Retailer: Amazon

• Display: 1.2-inch AMOLED

• OS Compatibility: Android and iOS

• Battery Life: Up to 11 days in smartwatch mode

• Health Features: HRV status, stress tracking, sleep score and coaching, menstrual and pregnancy tracking

• Fitness Features: 30+ indoor and GPS workout modes, wheelchair mode, Body Battery

• GPS: Built-in

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB

• Storage: 4GB

The workout modes go beyond the usual treadmill and weights too. There are over 30 options, including HIIT, cycling, swimming, golf, and a surprisingly robust wheelchair mode. It replaces steps with push tracking and comes with tailored workouts that are actually inclusive. And I think that’s one of the best reasons to support this kind of device.

I’m not ditching my phone’s health app entirely, but I do want something smarter, more wearable, and way less needy. This deal makes it hard to argue.

SAVE $250: As of April 14, LG's 65-inch UT70 4K UHD Smart TV is available for $349.99 at Best Buy. That’s $250 off its regular price of $599.99.

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A $250 discount on a 65-inch screen? That’s the kind of deal that makes me double-check my living room wall for available real estate. LG's UT70 isn’t trying to be the crown jewel of your home theater setup, but it’s shockingly well-equipped for the price. Best Buy has it for $349.99 right now, which is wild considering how many feature-stripped, no-name TVs still hover around this price point.

I think what makes this deal genuinely tempting is how much functionality LG crammed into a so-called "budget" screen. You’re still getting 4K resolution, HDR10 Pro for richer contrast, and a picture processor with a name almost as long as its spec sheet: α5 AI Processor Gen7. It adds a nice boost to brightness, color, and clarity — none of which I expected to see on a $349 TV.

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LG also tossed in FILMMAKER MODE, so if you're the kind of person who loses sleep over motion smoothing, you're covered. Personally, I love how this mode strips away all the unnecessary post-processing. Movies look like movies again, not soap operas. It's the little things.

For gamers or those of us still clinging to cloud gaming dreams, the inclusion of Game Optimizer and GeForce NOW support is a surprisingly nice touch. No console? No problem. I’m not saying it’ll rival an OLED, but I am saying this is more than good enough for casual couch co-op or binging a bunch of Netflix.

• Price: $349.99 $599.99

• Retailer: Best Buy

• Display: 65-inch LED, 4K UHD

• Processor: α5 AI Processor Gen7

• HDR: HDR10 Pro, FILMMAKER MODE

• Audio: AI Sound 5.1

• Smart TV: webOS with 300+ LG Channels

• Gaming Features: Game Optimizer, GeForce NOW

• Included: Table top stand, standard remote, batteries, power cable, quick start guide

Sound isn’t a total afterthought either. AI Sound 5.1 isn’t actual surround, but it fakes it well enough that you won’t be scrambling to buy a soundbar five minutes after setup.

If I didn’t already have a 65-inch TV (okay, two), I’d be all over this. For the price, you’re getting a smart TV that doesn’t feel dumbed down.

SAVE $30: As of April 14, the Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset is on sale for $269.99 in Best Buy's Spring Sale. This is 10% off its list price of $299.99.

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Best Buy's throwing its own Spring Sale event to celebrate the warmer weather, and there are plenty of exciting deals to check out so far. If you've been hoping to pick up a Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset, it has received a $30 discount at the retailer as part of the sale event. If it has caught your eye, there's no better time than now to pick it up and jump into the world of VR.

This $30 discount has dropped the price of the Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset from $299.99 to $269.99. That's not all, though. When you purchase the headset you'll also get the VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow for free, a free three-month trial of Meta Quest+, and one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That's a treasure trove of a bundle to take advantage of, so act fast to save on the 128GB Meta Quest 3S before the sale event ends.

SEE ALSO: Meta Quest 3S vs. Meta Quest 3: What are the differences?

The Meta Quest 3S is an excellent budget-friendly option for those looking to pick up a VR headset. In our review, Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon called it the "best VR headset for new gamers," explaining that, "the Quest 3S delivers an impressive entry into the world of VR with its solid mixed-reality capabilities and access to Meta’s expansive content library. The budget-friendly price point makes it an attractive option, especially for newcomers or casual users looking to dip their toes into VR without splurging."

With 128GB of storage, you'll have plenty of space to stock up on some excellent games, too. If you've been looking for a way to experience VR gaming without making a massive dent in your wallet, this deal on the Meta Quest 3S at Best Buy is worth a look while it's still live.

If you're looking for more gaming-related deals right now, you can also score a nice deal at the moment on a ASUS ROG Spatha X gaming mouse at Amazon and this Sony 75-inch X85K 4K Google TV deal is a great pick for PS5 owners.

SAVE $45: As of April 14, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for $94.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 32% on list price.

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If you're in the market for a new tablet, this latest deal might catch your eye. An upgrade doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, and this deal on the Fire HD 10 tablet shows you don't even need to spend $100. As of April 14, this model is reduced to $94.99 (32% off).

This impressive tablet boasts a 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD display and is a great all-rounder device. Perfect for streaming your favorite shows, reading, and searching the web. Like most Amazon devices, it comes with built-in Alexa for hands-free control and searching. This discount is available on all colorways for the 32GB model (with ads). Without ads, you can purchase it for $109.99.

SEE ALSO: Save $10 on the Amazon Echo Pop for a limited time

If you want something newer in the Fire range, we recommend going for the Fire 11 Max. This model is even more advanced and features an 11-inch display, faster performance with 4GB of RAM, and supports both a stylus and keyboard accessories. This model is also on sale and is priced at $184.99.

This tablet deal is only available for a limited time, so head to Amazon without delay.

SAVE $10: As of April 14, the Amazon Echo Pop is on sale for $29.99. That's a 25% saving on the list price.

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If you're looking for a smart home device that won't take up space or stand out, the Echo Pop is what you've been looking for. The smallest of the Alexa devices, this nifty model boasts all the usual benefits of an Alexa, but without taking up lots of room. And as of April 14, you can buy it on sale, now just $29.99. It's available in a range of colors, all at this discounted price. Choose from charcoal, glacier white, lavender bloom, and midnight teal.

With this device, you can control music, audiobooks, and podcasts from services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music with voice control. It also doubles as a smart home hub, so you can use it with compatible devices like lights and plugs. You can even ask it to set timers, check the weather, read you the news, and order items from your Amazon account.

With its small size, the Echo Pop is perfect for tight spaces such as bedrooms. And it can be easily hidden behind pictures or ornaments, so it won't ruin your home aesthetics. It's also made with eco-friendly materials, so it's both functional and sustainable.

This deal is only available for a limited time, so head to Amazon now to save big.

SAVE $80: As of April 14, the Apple iPad 10th Gen is on sale for $269 at Walmart. That's a 23% saving on the list price.

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If a new tablet is on your wishlist, you need to check out this latest Walmart deal on the Apple iPad 10th Gen. As of April 14, this model is reduced by 23% and is now $269. This deal is specific to the WiFi-only model without AppleCare+. It is also only available in the silver color.

The Apple iPad 10th Gen boasts a sleek, modern design, perfect for work or entertainment on the go. It has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and the A14 Bionic chip that delivers super powerful performance for multitasking, whether you're browsing, gaming, or working.

SEE ALSO: With iPadOS 19, Apple might once again try to make the iPad more like a Mac

The battery life is seriously impressive and will keep you going all day. I've been using this iPad model for almost a year and found that the battery life lasts a really long time. If you're someone on the go a lot, or someone who forgets to charge their devices, this is the model for you.

I'm a big fan of the cameras, too. The 12MP Ultra Wide front camera is ideal for video calls — it keeps you centered so you always look your best. The back camera is also 12MP and can shoot 4K video. Perfect for both work calls and snapping high-quality pictures when you're out and about.

Head to Walmart to grab this great iPad deal.

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." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Gear for the ice

• Green: Minor leagues

• Blue: Broadcasters

• Purple: Same second word

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Hockey equipment

• Green: Triple-A Baseball Teams

• Blue: "Sportscenter" anchors

• Purple: ____ pitch

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #201 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Hockey equipment - GLOVES, HELMET, SKATES, STICK

• Triple-A Baseball Teams - ACES, CHIHUAHUAS, EXPRESS, ISOTOPES

• "Sportscenter" anchors - COHN, EAVES, STORM, VAN PELT

• ____ pitch - FEVER, PAYOFF, QUICK WILD

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, April 14, 2025:

AcrossUneaten part of toast, often

• The answer is Crust.

Like stud muffins

• The answer is Hunky.

Prepare for use, as a marker

• The answer is Uncap.

Nick of "48 Hrs."

• The answer is Nolte.

Strike zone's lower boundary

• The answer is Knees.

DownAlternative to a chip, in the baking aisle

• The answer is Chunk.

Kind of sentence that keeps going and going, it should have been made into two sentences

• The answer is Runon.

Cousin's dad

• The answer is Uncle.

Spin out on the ice, say

• The answer is Skate.

Uses a keyboard

• The answer is Types.

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Coal has been displaced by cheap and plentiful natural gas and the rapid growth of wind and solar energy — forces that President Trump will struggle to do away with.