Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 18, #602

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. The purple category requires you to mentally add some letters to four words to turn them into sports-related words. If you're struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

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