Sideline returns for its eleventh show of 2024. This week, the Miami Heat dominated in the nation’s capital, and the Miami Sharks rugby team went down to the wire against the San Diego Legion. The Panthers returned to cardiac form against the Detroit Red Wings, Inter Miami struggled to beat another New York team, and the Marlins had a rocky start to their season.
Italian Jannik Sinner and Florida native Danielle Collins won the Miami Open title.
In a week where they could not afford a loss, the Heat made light work of the Washington Wizards on the road yesterday. Sideline was in D.C. to cover the late-season drama.
Miami’s newest team continues to foster a loyal fanbase in the 305. Fans discussed their passion for rugby during the Sharks’ nail-biting 22-21 loss against the Legion yesterday. They also talked about the potential the sport has to attract audiences here.
Much like the Heat, the now fourth-seeded Panthers are hoping to catch fire in the remaining weeks of the regular season. Saturday’s 3-2 shootout win against the Red Wings could be the catalyst that gets them out of their recent slump.
Inter Miami could not get their win back against a team from the Big Apple. This Saturday, their game with New York City ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Marlins are back and in search of another run to the postseason. However, they would prefer to quickly forget their first series of 2024. The Fish’s 9-7 loss in extra innings yesterday completed the sweep for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
After falling in the finals in 2021 and 2023, this year’s Miami Open crown belongs to Sinner. The Italian tennis player bested Grigor Dimitrov yesterday to clinch the trophy. Collins won her first-ever title in what is likely to be her last season.
