Derby winner Golden Tempo opts out of Preakness, highlighting Triple Crown scheduling woes
Golden Tempo looks poised to resurface at the Belmont Stakes.
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Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde on Golden Tempo’s ‘pretty dramatic’ win at the Kentucky Derby
"It makes for unbelievable television."
NBC earns most-watched Kentucky Derby on record
19.6 million viewers tuned in for the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Donna Brothers’ pre-race interview with Cherie DeVaux proved fortuitous in her final Kentucky Derby
"I'm hoping you become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby."
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
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."
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.
Louisville locals upset with NBC, Churchill Downs
“Churchill Downs has officially decided the Kentucky Oaks belongs to NBC, not Louisville."
NBC debuting new WNBA marketing campaign during Kentucky Derby
Sue Bird will also be interviewed during the Derby broadcast.
Pucks and ponies: Eddie Olczyk is living ‘the chance of a lifetime’
NBC Sports’ Kenny Rice previews an intriguing Kentucky Derby
‘This year, you could make a case for about three, four, maybe even five horses.’
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."
John Fanta joins Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC
The college basketball broadcaster will serve as an infield reporter at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby owner to purchase Preakness Stakes
"This acquisition adds one of the most iconic brands in American sports to our portfolio..."
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.
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.
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?
Preakness viewership falls as Derby winner eyes Belmont
This year's audience was the smallest the race has seen since 1995.
‘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."
Chris Russo drops first F-bomb in 17 years as SiriusXM host during Preakness Stakes conversation
"My god almighty, run the race!"
Chris Russo plans to boycott Preakness Stakes after news of Sovereignty dropping out
"I'm not gonna watch that damn thing on Saturday afternoon."
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.
Ahmed Fareed talks stepping in for ‘machine’ Mike Tirico at Kentucky Derby: ‘I never really think…that it’s going to happen’
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."
Kentucky Derby viewership hits 36-year high
NBC's broadcast of the race averaged 17.7 million viewers.
Sports media reacts to Sovereignty beating Journalism at Kentucky Derby
"Sovereignty defeating Journalism hits a little too close to home these days."
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."
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.’”
NBC looks to leverage Kentucky Derby for other key properties
"We continue to be that home for live, the aura of nowness."
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.
Netflix reveals Triple Crown horse racing docuseries
"Race for the Crown" will debut on April 22.
NBC renews deal with Breeders’ Cup through 2030
The agreement could have interesting implications for NBC's SpinCo.
Kentucky Derby draws best rating in 35 years
The thrilling conclusion as seem by a massive audience.
