Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

Here are the hints and answers for Connections for May 2, #691. You might want to get some barbecue after solving it.

Looking for help solving today’s NYT Connections puzzle for May 2, #691? You’re not alone. This one had quite a mix of clues—from classic sculptures to backyard barbecue bites. Whether you were thrown off by odd word groupings or just need to check your answers,