A South Florida organization gives back with a big back‑to‑school event where kids meet pro boxers and get in the ring, the pool, and on the court.
Former president Donald Trump calls for the Washington Commanders to go back to their controversial ‘Redskins’ name, sparking new debate.
And we break down who took home the trophy at this week’s PGA Tour stop.
All this and more, coming up on the Sideline.
Nicolette Esper is a fourth-year, first-generation college student studying digital broadcasting with a focus on sports journalism. With a passion for sports, Nicolette aspires to work in the sports media field with hopes of becoming a sports broadcaster.
Valentina Gaspari is a senior majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Social Media and E-Marking Analytics. She was raised in South Florida, but was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A dog lover and açaí fan, Gaspari speaks English and Spanish, enjoys traveling and loves to stay fit. Graduating in Spring 2026, she hopes to become a news reporter (MMJ) in a small market in the Southeast.
Esteban Rodriguez is a Senior majoring in TV/Broadcast media. He is a producer for Caplin News and creator for FIU's Sports show, Sideline. He hopes to pursue this path of producing for sports or general news.
Mauro Rueda is a bilingual Digital Communication and Media major who is fluent in Spanish and English. He aspires to have a career in broadcast journalism that allows him to cover sporting events in print and on TV.
Jose Carlos Rodriguez is a senior majoring in Digital Communication and Media. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career as a reporter in the entertainment industry.
My name is Alejandro Hernandez, I’m sophomore at FIU planning to major in Sports Media. After I complete my Bachelors, I wish to pursue a career in covering sports such as the NFL, NBA, and European Soccer.
