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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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?
Belmont Stakes viewers question Terry Bradshaw’s role in Fox’s coverage
"This is horrible."
Preakness viewership falls as Derby winner eyes Belmont
This year's audience was the smallest the race has seen since 1995.
Larry Collmus praised for electric call of Journalism’s stunning Preakness win
It might just be the best call of Collmus's career.
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?"
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.