Whenever you consider Miami, sunny seashores, neon lights and thrilling nightlife experiences would possibly come to thoughts, and rightfully so. This previous week, nevertheless, South Seaside was the epicenter of action-packed sporting occasions.

The Miami Warmth’s journey towards a Larry O’Brien Trophy continued within the Jap Convention semifinals towards the Philadelphia 76ers. One other squad from the Sunshine State, the Florida Panthers, started its personal quest for championship {hardware}, the Stanley Cup, towards the Washington Capitals.

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Method One racing additionally got here to Miami as town hosted its first league occasion on Sunday. The Crypto.com Grand Prix on the new Miami Worldwide Autodrome drew a star-studded crowd as many sports activities luminaries mingled with one another earlier than, throughout and after the race.

Learn extra: Every thing to know in regards to the Miami Grand Prix

Here is a have a look at a number of the greatest highlights from an eventful week of sports activities and athlete sightings in Miami:

Method One

The Crypto.com Grand Prix attracted numerous celebrities to Miami earlier than the race even began. Seven-time Tremendous Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady loved some golf with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle champion completed sixth on this weekend’s occasion.

Some man with 7 world titles, and Tom Brady @LewisHamilton pic.twitter.com/T90mDEQ4sQ

— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) Could 4, 2022

Hamilton wasn’t the one one socializing with sports activities greats. Pierre Gasly had dinner with Basketball Corridor of Famer Michael Jordan forward of the Miami Grand Prix. Jordan has some racing expertise, co-owning a NASCAR staff with Denny Hamlin.

F1 racer Lando Norris additionally bought within the hoops spirit main as much as the race. He unveiled a hardwood-themed helmet that includes his brand and signature.

Baller alert! ⚠️🏀 @LandoNorris #MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/ylAnamLSBg

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) Could 5, 2022

Slam dunk 🏀 pic.twitter.com/Apg2rnL4pU

— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) Could 5, 2022

Different sports activities celebrities flocked to Miami for the weekend race. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted an image with tennis famous person Serena Williams and former LA Galaxy participant David Beckham, now a co-owner of Inter Miami CF.

Miami 🏎 pic.twitter.com/Q1Icuh2NNC

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) Could 6, 2022

Love was additionally within the air in South Seaside. On the Miami Grand Prix qualifiers Saturday, a spectating fan popped the query to his companion. The second is nice, however the help from the fan within the background is even higher.

We’re all the woman within the again proper now. 🥳

Congratulations to you each! 💍 pic.twitter.com/aF1RgiNqNT

— F1 Miami Grand Prix (@f1miami) Could 7, 2022

On Sunday, Hamilton, Jordan, Beckham and Brady posed for an image. TB12 went with “LFG” however “greatness” would have additionally sufficed for a caption.

#LFG @LewisHamilton @Jumpman23 #DB pic.twitter.com/BcLHYNviSI

— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) Could 8, 2022

NHL – Florida Panthers

The Panthers began their quest for a Stanley Cup Tuesday, going through the Washington Capitals of their first-round matchup. The Panthers completed the common season first within the Jap Convention and had the second-highest odds to win the championship on Could 2 per Caesars (+500). The squad acquired good-luck needs from the Warmth forward of its first playoff recreation.

Introduced the Presidents’ Trophy dwelling, now it is time to chase one other. Let’s get it began it proper tonight @FlaPanthers 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀 pic.twitter.com/uLh7hKTWt7

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) Could 3, 2022

On high of the social media help, Warmth veteran Udonis Haslem confirmed as much as Recreation 1 to cheer on the Panthers.

The legend @ThisIsUD in the home tonight 🙌@miamiheat | #TimeToHunt pic.twitter.com/V2nCVAhujR

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) Could 4, 2022

FLA Dwell Enviornment, the staff’s dwelling stadium, added some new delicacies choices in honor of the postseason.

All NEW playoff meals objects obtainable at choose places! 🤤 pic.twitter.com/DDO3J9wrHx

— FLA Dwell Enviornment (@FLALiveArena) Could 3, 2022

The Panthers misplaced 4-2 in Recreation 1 on Tuesday however rebounded with a 5-1 victory on Thursday. Recreation 3 did not convey the identical success, as Washington trounced Florida 6-1.

NBA – Miami Warmth

The Warmth had a fairly profitable week, beginning with guard Tyler Herro. On Tuesday, the 22-year-old was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Yr, receiving 96 first-place votes. Herro’s 20.7 factors per recreation off the bench have been probably the most since Lou Williams’ 22.6 PPG when he gained the {hardware} through the 2017-18 season, per ESPN Stats & Data analysis.

6ix man pic.twitter.com/3k55gXMkpC

— Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler) Could 3, 2022

Miami led its collection versus the Sixers 2-0 heading into the weekend, because of impactful performances from Herro, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Victor Oladipo. It was Oladipo’s thirtieth birthday on Could 4 and he had fairly the efficiency that evening. He dropped 19 factors, 10 of these coming within the fourth quarter. Ahead P.J. Tucker’s birthday was on Thursday, and what higher technique to have fun than with a win.

Contemporary off the Met Gala carpet and again in Wade County 🏠 @DwyaneWade @itsgabrielleu pic.twitter.com/Wl4kD7p5fH

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) Could 5, 2022

🔊 Homecourt protected with the Wades within the constructing pic.twitter.com/5zu1Z1vxeB

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) Could 5, 2022

Colombian soccer star James Rodriguez stopped by courtside to observe Miami play Wednesday. Former Warmth guard Dwyane Wade was additionally in attendance for Recreation 2, recent off his look on the Met Gala. Butler shouted out Wade and his household after the win.

What a technique to have fun your thirtieth birthday 🥳

Vic helped us seal the win with 10 factors within the 4th, 19 total pic.twitter.com/4o0lKeBSDZ

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) Could 5, 2022

The Warmth fell to the Sixers 99-79 on Friday, however they nonetheless have the 2-1 collection benefit heading into Recreation 4 on Sunday.