Connections Sports Edition #746 hints and answers
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Just you, one opponent, and a referee.
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Four of these are head-to-head combat disciplines: no teammates, decided by points, pins, or submission.
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One of the four: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
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ONE-VS.-ONE SPORTS: FENCING, WRESTLING, BOXING, MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
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Los Angeles banners honor men known by other names.
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Four entries are affectionate tags given to celebrated players from one gold-and-purple franchise.
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One of the four: THE LOGO
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NICKNAMES OF FAMOUS LAKERS: THE LOGO, MAGIC, BIG GAME JAMES, MR. BASKETBALL
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One small word goes in front of all four.
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Each becomes a sports term once the same short adjective precedes it: contracts, football, basketball.
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One of the four: THROW
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FREE _____: AGENT, SAFETY, THROW, KICK
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Count the members; the tally never changes.
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Four entries each name a set containing exactly five things or people, across very different arenas.
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One of the four: OLYMPIC RINGS
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GROUPS OF FIVE PEOPLE OR THINGS: OLYMPIC RINGS, OFFENSIVE LINE, MODERN PENTATHLON, LPGA MAJORS
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