But for spectator and former ball player Alex Rodriguez that was no easy task considering he brought Jennifer Lopez as his date to a college basketball game in Miami on Monday.

The retired shortstop was seen sitting courtside with his glamorous girlfriend at the game between Duke Blue Devils and Miami Hurricanes.

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One of the tenets of most team sports is to keep one’s eye on the ball:  But for spectator and former ball player Alex Rodriguez that was no easy task considering he brought Jennifer Lopez, 48, as his date to a college basketball game in Miami on Monday

The hometown team lost to the Blue Devils with a final score of 83 – 75.

However, A-Rod surely struggled to keep track of the score as his impressive date made sure to offer him plenty of attention during the game, even planting a kiss on him.

J-Lo, 48, wore a mock turtleneck and large gold hoop earrings as she was seen taking selfies.

Eye on the ball! A-Rod, 42, surely struggled to keep track of the score as his impressive date made sure to offer him plenty of attention during the game

Snap happy: Her love pulled a face as they took a selfie during the thrilling game

Hands up: Alex appeared in high spirits as he sat courtside

Smile, you’re on camera! J-Lo, 48, wore a mock turtleneck and large gold hoop earrings as she was seen taking selfies

Earlier that day they were spotted grabbing lunch at a restaurant in the Florida city.

They were joined by J Lo’s twins Max and Emme, nine, and several friends for food and conversation.

Afterwards Max showed mom something on a stickered laptop.

Pucker up: Jennifer lovingly held her other half’s face as they kissed

All that sparkles: She donned a eye-catching jewellery for the occasion