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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
NBC horse racing analyst Randy Moss on a Preakness Stakes pre-race broadcast.

‘The system is broken’: NBC horse racing analyst Randy Moss bashes Triple Crown scheduling ahead of Preakness

"The sport just has to remove itself from that straitjacket of tradition."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 17, 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’

Mike Tirico discusses nut allergy on the Today show

Mike Tirico details nut allergy sidelining him from NBC’s Kentucky Derby

"Ask, inquire, be curious and be courteous to those who have nut allergies or other food allergies."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 5, 2025 0
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
Mike Tirico on NBC's coverage of the 151st Kentucky Derby

Mike Tirico abruptly steps away from NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage after ‘significant’ allergic reaction

"Mike, as you may have heard, is a little under the weather right now."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 3, 2025 0
Todd Schrupp, Gabby Gaudet, and Christina Blacker on FanDuel TV coverage from Churchill Downs on May 2, 2025.

Todd Schrupp reflects on Kentucky Derby, FanDuel TV: ‘It’s the company that I always hoped TVG could be’

“I think our company realized, ‘Okay, horse racing is dependable. They've got a good thing going there.’”

By Andrew Bucholtz 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
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
Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. self-critiques his Kentucky Derby work, reveals why he picked Mage to win

You can't improve unless you self-assess your work.

By Phillip Bupp OnMay 10, 2023 0
A view of the first turn of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

This year’s Kentucky Derby was the most watched sporting event since the Super Bowl

While this year’s Kentucky Derby may not end up being the most memorable one, it was the most-watched...

By Sam Neumann OnMay 9, 2023 0
Rich Strike's 2022 Kentucky Derby win.

Omaha Productions planning Rich Strike, Kentucky Derby documentary

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions will tell the story about historical Kentucky Derby longshot Rich Strike and its trainer, Eric Reed.

By Chris Novak OnMay 6, 2023 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for May 6, 2023: how to watch the Kentucky Derby

It's the first Saturday in May so we have the Fastest Two Minutes in Sports in the Kentucky Derby which will air on NBC and stream on Peacock. Coverage begins at noon ET. Post time is 6:45 p.m. ET.

By Ken Fang OnMay 6, 2023 0
Kentucky Derby

How will NBC approach Churchill Downs horse deaths during Kentucky Derby coverage?

A rash of mysterious horse deaths over the last week has made for an uncomfortable situation for NBC with the Kentucky Derby this Saturday.

By Chris Novak OnMay 5, 2023 3
Rich Strike's 2022 Kentucky Derby win.

WAVE TV’s Kendrick Haskins previews the Kentucky Derby and tells us how he wound up in a Jack Harlow music video

Who's going to win this year's Kentucky Derby? And how did Louisville sports reporter Kendrick Haskins end up in a Jack Harlow video?

By Michael Grant OnMay 4, 2023 0

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