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Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) lifts the Stanley Cup after the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at the Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Sunrise, Fla.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) lifts the Stanley Cup after the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at the Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Sunrise, Fla.

Denny Hamlin (11) comes in for a pit stop and his crew rushes to tend to the car during the NASCAR 4EVER 400 Cup Series on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

Denny Hamlin (11) comes in for a pit stop and his crew rushes to tend to the car during the NASCAR 4EVER 400 Cup Series on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

NSU Sharks Ryker Cisarik (5) raises the trophy above his head with NSU Sharks Eli Allen (14) and the rest of the team after winning the NCAA Division II South Regional final against the UAH Chargers on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the Rick Case Arena

NSU Sharks Ryker Cisarik (5) raises the trophy above his head with NSU Sharks Eli Allen (14) and the rest of the team after winning the NCAA Division II South Regional final against the UAH Chargers on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the Rick Case Arena at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fla. NSU ended up winning first place in the National Championship.

Scuba diving students with a program called ActionQuest complete a certification dive at the Playgrounds in Green Cay, British Virgin Islands, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Tourism sports like SCUBA diving play a big part in the economy in the Virgin

Scuba diving students with a program called ActionQuest complete a certification dive at the Playgrounds in Green Cay, British Virgin Islands, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Tourism sports like SCUBA diving play a big part in the economy in the Virgin Islands. COVID-19 caused many people to be out of work due to a loss of tourism, and ActionQuest was one of the first tourism schools that was able to come back.

Arthur Fils (FRA) returns a serve by Frances Tiafoe (USA) during the Miami Open on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Fils won the match.

Arthur Fils (FRA) returns a serve by Frances Tiafoe (USA) during the Miami Open on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Fils won the match.

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger (36) gets water dumped on him by teammates after hitting the game winning walk-off single against the New York Yankees during a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger (36) gets water dumped on him by teammates after hitting the game winning walk-off single against the New York Yankees during a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) kneels on the ice among plastic rats as the Florida Panthers celebrate winning the NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at the Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Sunrise, Fla.

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) kneels on the ice among plastic rats as the Florida Panthers celebrate winning the NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at the Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Sunrise, Fla.

St. Thomas Aquinas’ Sophie Barnes (18) jumps up cheering after scoring a goal during the second half of the regional soccer final against Our Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Columbus High School in Miami.

St. Thomas Aquinas’ Sophie Barnes (18) jumps up cheering after scoring a goal during the second half of the regional soccer final against Our Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Columbus High School in Miami.

Luis practices open water swimming while his coach watches on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Hobie beach off the Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne. Many Miami residents have taken up the sport of open water swimming to stay fit and spend time in the o

Luis practices open water swimming while his coach watches on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Hobie beach off the Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne. Many Miami residents have taken up the sport of open water swimming to stay fit and spend time in the ocean.

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) falls over Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the first period of Game 5 of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, F

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) falls over Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the first period of Game 5 of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

Miami Marlins short stop Vidal Bruján (17) catches the ball in the air while Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) slides in safe during the third inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Miami Marlins short stop Vidal Bruján (17) catches the ball in the air while Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) slides in safe during the third inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) hits LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) in the face during the first half of a game on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami, Fla.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) hits LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) in the face during the first half of a game on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami, Fla.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches touchdown pass in front of Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) in the end zone during the second quarter of the NCAA Division 1 football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches touchdown pass in front of Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) in the end zone during the second quarter of the NCAA Division 1 football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) looks up at a shot on goal during the first period of a hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) looks up at a shot on goal during the first period of a hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

Columbus’ Marcos Perez (15) throws the ball over a block by MAST’s Gustavo Mandari (11) during the third quarter of the GMAC boys water polo finals on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at MAST Academy on Virginia Key.

Columbus’ Marcos Perez (15) throws the ball over a block by MAST’s Gustavo Mandari (11) during the third quarter of the GMAC boys water polo finals on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at MAST Academy on Virginia Key.

Fans catch a home run hit by Miami Marlins first baseman Matt Mervis (36) during the third inning of an exhibition game on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

Fans catch a home run hit by Miami Marlins first baseman Matt Mervis (36) during the third inning of an exhibition game on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

Miami Hurricanes guard Paul Djobet (10) yells in the center of a huddle before a game against the Binghamton Bearcats on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. The Hurricanes won.

Miami Hurricanes guard Paul Djobet (10) yells in the center of a huddle before a game against the Binghamton Bearcats on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. The Hurricanes won.