2026 World Baseball Classic
Venezuelan fans emphatically screaming, “Ponche. Ponche, Ponche,” as their country delivered it’s first championship at the World Baseball Classic still echoes in my memory. The
June 12, 2026
Casper Ruud of Norway in action against Sebastian Korda of the United States in the Quarterfinals of the Delray Beach Open February 20, 2026 in Delray Beach, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
The USWNT team poses for a team photo prior to the International Friendly between USWNT and Italy at Chase Stadium on December 1, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/American Presswire)
Bayern Munich pose for a team photo prior to the match at the FIFA Club World Cup June 29, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates hitting a grandslam at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami, FL on March 9. 2026
SUNRISE, FLORIDA -The 2025 Stanley Cup banner is raised into the rafters at the Amerant Bank Arena on October 7, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/NHL)
Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Jacolby George (3) | FSU vs. Miami | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL on October 26, 2024. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Japan designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (16) Mar 14, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; WBC: Japan vs Venezuela at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: JC Ruiz-Miami Marlins
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a homerun
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and driver of the (44) Scuderia Ferrari HP race car on the track for qualifying for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Sprint race at Miami International Autodrome on May 2, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Kimi Antonelli of Italy and driver of the (12) Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team race car celebrates winning the pole for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Sprint race at Miami International Autodrome on May 2, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Teammates of the Ripper GC team drink champagne from their shoes during the final day of the 2025 LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at the Trump National Golf Course on April 6, 2025 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Sam Brown Jr. (11) | FSU vs. Miami | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL on October 26, 2024. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Oscar Piastri of Australia and driver of the (81) McLaren Formula 1 Team race car on the track at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 2, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Lando Norris of Great Britain and the driver of the (1) McLaren Mastercard F1 Team race car on track during Sprint qualifying prior to the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 1, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal during a playoff match between Inter Miami and Nashville at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 8, 2025. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Bayern Munich Forward Harry Kane (9) celebrates his goal at the FIFA Club World Cup June 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua stand on an elevated platform during the official weigh-in at the Fillmore Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida on December 18, 2025. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Manchester City Forward Erling Haaland (9) controls a pass at the FIFA Club World Cup June 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
McKenzie Long for Adidas. Photo by JC Ruiz
SUNRISE, FLORIDA -FEBRUARY 27: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers skates back to the bench against the Florida Panthers at the Amerant Bank Arena on February 27, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Connor McDavid
South Florida Bulls guard Selton Miguel (1) | Orange Bowl Basketball Classic in Sunrise, FL on December 9, 2023. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Real Madrid CF Forward Gonzalo Garcia (30) celebrates his goal at the FIFA Club World Cup June 18, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Mar 17, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; WBC: USA vs Venezuela at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: JC Ruiz-Miami Marlins
Dec 14, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; 2024 AutoNation Orange Bowl Classic at Amerant Bank Arena. Tulsa Golden Hurricane forward Ian Smikle (35) | Mandatory Credit: JC Ruiz
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers kisses the Stanley Cup at the Amerant Bank Arena on June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/NHL)
Sebastian Korda of the United States poses with his trophy after the Finals of the Delray Beach Open February 22, 2026 in Delray Beach, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Carlos Sainz of Spain and driver of the (55) Atlassian Williams F1 Team race car on track during free practice prior to the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 1, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Bryson DeChambeau, Captain of the Crushers GC watches his tee shot during the final day of the 2025 LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at the Trump National Golf Course on April 6, 2025 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Dustin Johnson, Captain of the 4Aces GC tees off during Day 2 of the 2025 LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at the Trump National Golf Course on April 5, 2025 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Anthony Joshua walks to the other side of the ring after knocking Jake Paul down during their boxing match at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Phil Mickelson, Captain of the HyFlyers GC tees off during Day 2 of the 2025 LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at the Trump National Golf Course on April 5, 2025 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Patrick Reed of the 4Aces GC hits a shot from the bunker during the final day of the 2025 LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at the Trump National Golf Course on April 6, 2025 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
CA Boca Juniors Midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia (5) celebrates his goal at the FIFA Club World Cup June 16, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Luka Donic shoots the basketball
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and driver of the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing race car is excited after winning the pole position at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 3, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - Sam Reinhart #13 of the Florida Panthers and Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins faceoff at the Amerant Bank Arena on October 23, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/NHLI via Getty Images)
Max Verstappen
2024 Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 | Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers | Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) | Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL on June 24, 2024. (Photo by JC Ruiz/NHL)
Jimmy Butler shoots the basketball
Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Evan Stewart (1) | Texas A&M vs. Miami | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL on September 9, 2023. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Women's Water Polo - Team USA vs Spain in Miami, FL on December 7, 2023. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Jonathan Huberdeau of the Calgary Flames
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Dalvin Smith (17) | Boca Raton Bowl | Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, FL on December 19, 2024. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Cars head into Turn 1 on the track during the Sprint race at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Sprint race at Miami International Autodrome on May 2, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Charles Leclerc of Monaco and driver of the (16) Scuderia Ferrari HP race car on track during Sprint qualifying prior to the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 1, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
David Njoku for Adidas. Photo by JC Ruiz
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and driver of the (44) Scuderia Ferrari HP race car leaves the Ferrari garage on his scooter at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 1, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Sandy Alcantara throws a pitch during a Spring Training game
Anthony Joshua hits Jake Paul into the ropes during their boxing match at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Buffalo Bills | Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins | November17, 2019 | Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Hurricane Senior Jerseys | 2020 East West Shrine Bowl | January 18, 2020 | Tropicana Field
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) | Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins | September 8, 2019 | Hard Rock Stadium
Vincent Trocheck of the New York Rangers
2024 Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 | Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers | Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL on June 24, 2024. (Photo by JC Ruiz/NHL)
Taylor Fritz of the United States in action against Rafael Jodar of Spain in the Round of 16 of the Delray Beach Open February 19, 2026 in Delray Beach, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Kimi Antonelli of Italy and driver of the (12) Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team race car poses with his trophy at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix race at Miami International Autodrome on May 3, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Boca Raton Bowl | Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, FL on December 19, 2024. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
The Caribbean Series
Adam Walton of Australia in action against Tommy Paul of the United States in the Round of 16 of the Delray Beach Open February 19, 2026 in Delray Beach, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Arvid Lindblad of the United Kingdom and driver of the (41) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team race car on track during free practice prior to the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 1, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and driver of the (44) Scuderia Ferrari HP race car on the track at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 2, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady #12 calls out the defense | New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins | September 15, 2019 | Hard Rock Stadium
Women's Water Polo - Team USA vs Spain in Miami, FL on December 7, 2023. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL on October 7, 2023. (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins | December 13, 2020 | Hard Rock Stadium
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) raises the Golden Boot prior to the match between Inter Miami and Nashville at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 24, 2025. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
Aliyah Boston for Adidas. Photo by JC Ruiz
Canon 2025 Summer Games | Chula Vista Training Site, San Diego, CA (Photo by JC Ruiz)
Lando Norris of Great Britain and the driver of the (4) McLaren F1 Team race car, Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and driver of the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing race car and Charles Leclerc of Monaco and driver of the (16) Scuderia Ferrari HP race car at the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 5, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JC Ruiz/Sipa USA)
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