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Horse Racing News

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
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

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’

The field for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby makes it past the grandstands for the first time

Kentucky Derby viewership hits 36-year high

NBC's broadcast of the race averaged 17.7 million viewers.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 4, 2025 0
Sovereignty beat Journalism at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Photo Credit: NBC

Sports media reacts to Sovereignty beating Journalism at Kentucky Derby

"Sovereignty defeating Journalism hits a little too close to home these days."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 3, 2025 0
Mystic Dan, far, ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr

NBC looks to leverage Kentucky Derby for other key properties

"We continue to be that home for live, the aura of nowness."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 2, 2025 0
Bob Baffert returned to Churchill Downs

Mike Tirico to interview Bob Baffert during NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage

However, the network plans to show restraint in how much it covers the controversial trainer.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 30, 2025 0
A view of the first turn of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Netflix reveals Triple Crown horse racing docuseries

"Race for the Crown" will debut on April 22.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 3, 2025 0
Horses leave the gate for the Dirt Mile race at the 2024 Breeders' Cup

NBC renews deal with Breeders’ Cup through 2030

The agreement could have interesting implications for NBC's SpinCo.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 26, 2025 0
Paul Lo Duca

Horse racing analyst, former MLB star Paul Lo Duca suffers ‘bad accident’

"I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 22, 2025 0
Nov 2, 2024; Del Mar, CA, USA; Straight No Chaser ridden by John Velazquez wins the Sprint race ahead of Bentornato ridden by Luis Saez 2024 Breeders' Cup Championship at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Hot mic catches analyst dropping F-bomb during Breeders’ Cup

"Didn't he look f*cking done?"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 4, 2024 0
Tom Durkin

Legendary horse racing announcer Tom Durkin takes teaching job

Durkin has called more than 80,000 horse races as a track and TV announcer in a career spanning almost 50 years.

By Arthur Weinstein OnJul 26, 2024 0
Jason Kelce and Secretariat

Jason Kelce takes strong stance Secretariat was on steroids

"Secretariat was juiced to the gills."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 9, 2024 3
Mystic Dan, far, ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr

Kentucky Derby draws best rating in 35 years

The thrilling conclusion as seem by a massive audience.

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 5, 2024 4
The Kentucky Derby on NBC.

NBC extends agreement to air Kentucky Derby through 2032

"NBC has artfully captured the most exciting two minutes in sports and the spectacle of the senses that surrounds it.”

By Arthur Weinstein OnMay 4, 2024 2
FanDuel TV’s Christina Blacker (L) and Gabby Gaudet at Churchill Downs in 2023. (FanDuel.)

FanDuel

FanDuel’s Kevin Grigsby, Andrew Moore talk how Kentucky Derby ‘can get people to fall in love with the sport’

A view of the first turn of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde previews 150th Kentucky Derby

'I like Fierceness. I think he has turned in the best performances to date of anybody.' 

By Michael Grant OnMay 2, 2024 0
Michael Joyce

Short and to the Point: FanDuel’s Michael Joyce on Kentucky Derby, Fierceness, Chicago Cubs, and more

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews FanDuel TV horse racing analyst Michael Joyce. FanDuel will be at Churchill Downs Friday...

By Phillip Bupp OnMay 1, 2024 1
Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa says NFL ended his horse racing partnership with Bill Parcells

"[The NFL] felt we needed to split up because they thought it was a conflict of interest."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 9, 2023 0
Sky Sports reporter Mick Fitzgerald

Raunchy fan crudely lifts her skirt to hijack live sports report: ‘I’m so wet.’

"I’m sure her mom will be pleased when she sees that."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 7, 2023 4

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