Connections: Sports Edition Coach: Tips, Facts about Puzzle No. 119

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A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article contains an answer in each of the four categories. So if you want to solve the board without hints, we recommend that you play before proceeding.

You can access Monday’s game here.

Game no. 119’s difficulty rating: 2.5 out of 5

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Yellow: FRESHMAN

Green: DAYTON

Blue: MAJOR LEAGUE

Purple: SAINTS

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(Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / athletics)