Florida is a powerhouse in both professional and collegiate athletics.
**Professional Teams:** * **NFL:** Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars * **NBA:** Miami Heat, Orlando Magic * **MLB:** Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays (Florida also hosts the 'Grapefruit League' for MLB Spring Training). * **NHL:** Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning * **MLS:** Inter Miami CF, Orlando City SC
**Motorsports & Other:** * **Daytona International Speedway:** Home to the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR. * **College Athletics:** Fierce rivalries dominate the state, particularly between the Florida Gators (UF), Florida State Seminoles (FSU), and Miami Hurricanes (UM).