Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 21, No. 666.

https://www.cnet.com/uncategorized/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-21-666/

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Developed with wellness experts, the new dashboard tracks your habits and can remind you to log off.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/anthropic-new-reflection-tool-use-claude-better/

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Renew your passport online and skip the hassle of a visit to a passport office.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-watched-my-friends-wait-in-line-for-hours-i-renewed-my-passport-from-my-couch/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Not ready for yet another subscription? Here's how to test the waters without fully committing to Amazon's Prime membership fees.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/shop-october-prime-day-deals-today-without-a-membership-thanks-to-this-trick/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Don't fall for the hype. These pasta tricks will help you deliver the perfect meal every time.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-the-perfect-pasta-follow-these-tips-from-an-italian-chef/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The new phone could feature a redesigned camera bump and a higher refresh rate -- and maybe a higher price.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-rumors-everything-to-know-about-apples-upcoming-flagship/#ftag=CADf328eec

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You don't need an electrician to install BioLite's backup battery system, which can keep at least a few of your appliances on when the power goes out -- like your refrigerator.

https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/this-slim-little-battery-i-saw-at-ces-2025-is-like-a-tesla-powerwall-for-your-fridge/#ftag=CAD590a51e

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Two weeks before a second Trump term begins, Mark Zuckerberg says "free expression" is the way to go.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-ditches-fact-checking-program-wants-you-to-pitch-in-with-community-notes/#ftag=CAD590a51e

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If your sleep quality is declining downward due to your partner, try using the Scandinavian sleep method tonight.

https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/save-your-relationship-and-your-sleep-with-the-scandinavian-sleep-method/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Some important mortgage rates ticked up. But rate cuts from the Fed should help mortgage rates fall in the long term.

https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-increase-for-prospective-buyers-todays-mortgage-rates-for-nov-8-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

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From Google's Pixel 9 and Samsung's Galaxy S24 to foldable phones like Motorola's Razr Plus, these are the best Android phones you can buy.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-android-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Amazon's new TV series The Rings of Power is a bit controversial for some. There are vocal groups concerned showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay won't make every effort to ensure this show is in line with J.R.R. Tolkien's collected works and may add things Tolkien wouldn't approve of. For many Tolkien fans, this is a song we've heard before. There have been doubts cast on every modern Tolkien story brought to screen, including Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies. While every episode of The Rings of Power is going to have a recap article courtesy of CNET's own Erin Carson, this article will be dedicated entirely to the analysis of how well each episode sticks to what Tolkien wrote.

https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/how-does-rings-of-power-differ-from-tolkiens-works-a-full-breakdown-by-episode/

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The Next Generation is back. The third and final season of Star Trek: Picard will premiere Feb. 16, 2023, and this time Geordi, Worf and Dr. Beverley Crusher are reunited with their colleagues Riker, Troi and Data. Meanwhile Strange New Worlds season 2 has a new crewmember: none other than Carol Kane. A new trailer for Picard season 3 reveals Patrick Stewart joined by TNG castmates Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis and Brent Spiner, along with Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd.

https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/star-trek-picard-season-3-trailer-welcomes-worf-geordi-and-dr-crusher

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If you'd like to save on Rokform's cases, screen protectors and various mounts, this 25% exclusive CNET discount will save you some money.

https://www.cnet.com/deals/grab-rokform-phone-cases-mounts-and-more-for-25-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

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These tips would've made the first go-round much smoother.

https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/im-self-employed-and-know-freelance-taxes-are-tricky-here-are-7-tips-i-swear-by/#ftag=CAD590a51e

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After the stupendous Thor: Ragnarok, it shocked many when Thor: Love and Thunder didn't live up to lofty expectations. Aside from story elements, the fourth film in Marvel's Thor franchise was questioned over the quality of its CGI, seemingly even by its director Taika Waititi. The flick hit Disney Plus on Wednesday, after which fans pointed out on Twitter that at least one CGI-heavy scene looks to have been updated."They patched Thor: Love and Thunder for the Disney+ version and it looks even worse now," Twitter user @comicxbook wrote.

https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/marvels-thor-love-and-thunder-fixes-cgi-scene-for-disney-plus/

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This compelling escape room thriller follows the "mysterious sci-fi movie" template.

https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/more-people-need-to-watch-this-clever-sci-fi-mystery-on-prime-video/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Eddie Howe's Magpies look to end a run of three straight EPL defeats as they host the reigning champions.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/newcastle-vs-man-city-livestream-how-to-watch-english-premier-league-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The new TCL 50 series will include two US-bound phones with the company's Nxtpaper screen technology.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/tcls-new-phones-will-be-easier-on-your-eyes-literally/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Blue, green, red, white and black. With May the 4th just around the corner, here's your complete guide to the hues of an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

https://www.cnet.com/news/star-wars-lightsaber-colors-decoded-darksaber-may-the-fourth/#ftag=CADf328eec

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