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Horse Racing News

Golden Tempo ridden by Jose L Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby

Derby winner Golden Tempo opts out of Preakness, highlighting Triple Crown scheduling woes

Golden Tempo looks poised to resurface at the Belmont Stakes.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2026 0
Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde (middle) with WLKY and SportsLine horse racing expert Jody Demling (left) and Mark Mathis (right) of the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. (Photo courtesy of Pat Forde).

Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde on Golden Tempo’s ‘pretty dramatic’ win at the Kentucky Derby

"It makes for unbelievable television."

By Michael Grant OnMay 4, 2026 0
Golden Tempo with Jose Ortiz up wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby

NBC earns most-watched Kentucky Derby on record

19.6 million viewers tuned in for the 152nd Kentucky Derby.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 3, 2026 0
NBC showed an incredible look at Golden Tempo making a remarkable comeback to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Credit: NBC

NBC shows incredible view of Golden Tempo going from last to first to win Kentucky Derby

"The numbers on how far he ran are going to be amazing, right? Wow!" - Mike Tirico

By Matt Clapp OnMay 2, 2026 0
FanDuel Racing logo

FanDuel Racing acknowledges outage ahead of Kentucky Derby

"While most wagers will process normally, certain wagers may be impacted due to rules and system conditions."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 2, 2026 0
Kentucky Derby NBA NBC Celtics 76ers

NBA on NBC will cash in on Kentucky Derby audience with Celtics-Sixers Game 7

NBC certainly hopes that some of the Kentucky Derby's massive audience will stick around for Celtics-Sixers Game 7.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 2, 2026 0
Kentucky Oaks NBC Churchill Downs primetime

Louisville locals upset with NBC, Churchill Downs

“Churchill Downs has officially decided the Kentucky Oaks belongs to NBC, not Louisville."

By Matt Yoder OnMay 2, 2026 0
Credit: TNT Sports

Hockey

Pucks and ponies: Eddie Olczyk is living ‘the chance of a lifetime’

Kenny Rice (Courtesy of NBC Sports)

NBC Sports’ Kenny Rice previews an intriguing Kentucky Derby

‘This year, you could make a case for about three, four, maybe even five horses.’

By Michael Grant OnApr 30, 2026 0
NBC horse racing reporter Donna Brothers

Veteran horse racing reporter Donna Brothers to cover final Kentucky Derby for NBC

"It’s been 26 years and it has been such a fun ride."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 28, 2026 0
FOX and NBC Sports reporter and co-host of The Field of 68 podcast John Fanta

John Fanta joins Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC

The college basketball broadcaster will serve as an infield reporter at Churchill Downs.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 23, 2026 0
Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli

Kentucky Derby owner to purchase Preakness Stakes

"This acquisition adds one of the most iconic brands in American sports to our portfolio..."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 22, 2026 0
Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli

Preakness counters premature report that race could be moved back a week

The Preakness is "exploring all possibilities for dates" as it renegotiates its media rights deal.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2026 0
NBC broadcast team watches a game between the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder

NBC to use Kentucky Derby as NBA playoff lead-in

The network will also potentially use the Preakness as a lead-in later in the postseason.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 14, 2026 0
Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli

Preakness Stakes move would greatly benefit Triple Crown chase

The Preakness Stakes moving back a week would open the door for more Triple Crown pursuits and gain interest from potential rightsholders.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 14, 2026 0
A shot of the FanDuel TV studio. (Eric Girard on LinkedIn.)

FanDuel TV to begin 20-month wind down

100 jobs are expected will be eliminated by the end of November 2026 as a result of this decision.

By Manny Soloway OnMar 27, 2026 0
Tenma leads the pack at the start of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Good Cheer, with jockey Luis Saez up, went on to win the race for trainer Brad Cox. May 2, 2025

NBC moving Kentucky Oaks to primetime

Beginning in 2026, the Kentucky Oaks will move to primetime on Friday nights. Will the Kentucky Derby soon follow?

By Matt Yoder OnJul 24, 2025 0
For many horse racing fans, NFL legend Terry Bradshaw had far too big a role in Fox's coverage of the 2025 Belmont Stakes. Photo Credit: Fox

Belmont Stakes viewers question Terry Bradshaw’s role in Fox’s coverage

"This is horrible."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 7, 2025 0
Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli

Preakness viewership falls as Derby winner eyes Belmont

This year's audience was the smallest the race has seen since 1995.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 20, 2025 0
Larry Collmus calls Journalism's Preakness win.

Larry Collmus praised for electric call of Journalism’s stunning Preakness win

It might just be the best call of Collmus's career.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 18, 2025 0
Mike Tirico

Mike Tirico: Horse racing’s condensed Triple Crown schedule ‘hurting the sport’

"...why are you taking 21-plus million people who watched the Kentucky Derby, any momentum you might have built, and give the sport zero chance to build on that momentum?"

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 16, 2025 0
Chris "Mad Dog" on his SiriusXM Radio show

Chris Russo drops first F-bomb in 17 years as SiriusXM host during Preakness Stakes conversation

"My god almighty, run the race!"

By Reice Shipley OnMay 8, 2025 0
Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chris Russo on the SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio set on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Russo plans to boycott Preakness Stakes after news of Sovereignty dropping out

"I'm not gonna watch that damn thing on Saturday afternoon."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 7, 2025 0
The field for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby makes it past the grandstands for the first time

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty to skip Preakness, raising questions about Triple Crown schedule

Only Journalism and American Promise are considering running the Preakness out of the 19 horses that competed in the Kentucky Derby.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2025 0
Credit: NBC

Horse Racing

Ahmed Fareed talks stepping in for ‘machine’ Mike Tirico at Kentucky Derby: ‘I never really think…that it’s going to happen’

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