The NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 2, 2025, has been released, paying tribute to the Oscars with a sports movie-themed puzzle. The puzzle, which debuted on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9, is now out of beta and can be accessed through The Athletic's app or played online for free. The puzzle consists of four groups, each with a different theme. The yellow group features characters from the classic baseball movie 'The Sandlot', including Benny the Jet, Hambino, and Smalls. The green group is dedicated to Kevin Costner films, such as 'Bull Durham', 'Draft Day', 'Field of Dreams', and 'Tin Cup'. The blue group includes sports films with numbers in the name, like 'Eight Men Out', 'Million Dollar Baby', 'Mr. 3000', and 'Rocky II'. Finally, the purple group features sports films that have been nominated for Best Picture, including 'King Richard', 'Moneyball', 'Rocky', and 'Seabiscuit'. Players can find hints and answers for the puzzle online, along with other NYT Games, such as the Mini Crossword, Wordle, and Strands puzzles.