Preakness viewership falls as Derby winner eyes Belmont
This year's audience was the smallest the race has seen since 1995.
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‘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.
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.”
FanDuel’s Kevin Grigsby, Andrew Moore talk how Kentucky Derby ‘can get people to fall in love with the sport’
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.'
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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?