Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by one length over Dauber. 1945 — Branch Rickey announces formation of the US Negro Baseball League.

In a 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, two bad sweepers — both to Austin Riley — sank May as Dodgers' seven-game win streak ...

Gallant Fox, ridden by Earl Sande, wins the Preakness Stakes by three-quarters of a length over Crack Brigade. Gallant Fox becomes the only Triple Crown winner to win the Preakness a week before the ...

The longest-running continually held sporting event in the United States, the Kentucky Derby just put up its best TV ratings of the 21st century.

Donerail, ridden by Roscoe Goose, comes from fifth place in the stretch to upset Ten Point by one-half length and win the Kentucky Derby, paying a record $184.90. Sir Barton, ridden by Johnny Loftus, ...

Livvy Dunne was handed the honour of performing the "Riders Up" call at the 2025 Kentucky Oaks but was slammed by viewers for ...

1967 — Muhammad Ali is indicted for refusing induction in U.S. Army. 1968 — Jim “Catfish” Hunter of the Oakland A’s pitches a perfect game, beating the Minnesota Twins 4-0. It is the first perfect ...

Jonathan Owens was in attendance at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday to support his wife, Simone Biles, who was given the honor ...

NBC Sports will provide coverage of 15 races starting Friday and taking you all the way up to the Derby. Live coverage time: ...

Since Luka Doncic joined the Los Angeles Lakers, he has poured his heart into the franchise and embraced the team as if it were his lifelong home. Despite his full efforts on the court ...

Sovereignty out-dueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday.

Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his ...