Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing’s biggest spectacle.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview
Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing’s biggest spectacle.
Renegade, the favorite, will be in the No. 1 starting gate.
Drew Dinsick reacts to the Kentucky Derby post draw and which horses bettors may want to back based on their positions.
Ahmed Fareed, Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey name the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby as the prep races roll on and discuss the resumes of the top horses closing in on the Kentucky Derby.
A look at some of the biggest power players in pursuit of the elusive Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs.
NBC News analyst Steve Kornacki dives into some of the rich history of the Kentucky Derby, including the first winner, fastest time and more.
NFL
The first round of the NFL draft drew a big TV audience, but not as big as last year.
The Patriots released wide receiver John Jiles and tight end Marshall Lang on Monday, the team announced.
The Cowboys added a receiver late in the draft over the weekend and now have added a veteran to the mix.
The Steelers are adding six more rookies to their roster.
MLB
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
The New York Yankees are reportedly calling up Jasson Dominguez with Giancarlo Stanton potentially sitting out with a calf injury, but Eric Samulski sees a lot of options that puts Dominguez’s value in question.
Eric Samulski discusses Louis Varland recording back-to-back saves for the Toronto Blue Jays and whether he will be a long-term solution as a closer.
Eriz Samulski recommends keeping Eugenio Suarez on your fantasy roster as he sits out with an oblique strain and taking a look at Nathaniel Lowe as a potential add.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
When Nikola Jokic had the same injury this season, he missed a month. Edwards could miss the entire second round, too.
Boston led by 16 after one quarter, and its lead never got down to single digits the rest of the game.
NBA Showtime analyzes the keys to success for the Pistons and Magic, discussing the importance of Orlando keeping their foot on the gas and the trust in J.B. Bickerstaff’s group.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander credits the Thunder’s ability to play outside of the noise and keep the Suns’ defense honest in Game 3 that has Oklahoma City one game away from a first-round sweep.
Wemby finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks, while De’Aaron Fox added 28 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns had a 20-10-10 triple-double for the Knicks, who played their best game of the series on Saturday.
Premier League
Manchester United held on to beat Brentford 2-1 Old Trafford on Monday, nearly guaranteeing UEFA Champions League qualification in the process.
The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United rode a couple moments of magic to another three points at home on Monday in a 2-1 win over Brentford.
Motor Sports
Watch highlights from the NASCAR Cup Jack Link’s 500 from Talladega Superspeedway.
Hocevar, who has made headlines for angering veterans with aggressive moves, won in his 91st start in NASCAR’s premier series.
The Spire Motosports driver won on a last-lap pass over Chris Buescher.
Listen to what riders said after a muddy Supercross Round 15 in Philadelphia.
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Rotoworld
Peyton Tolle and Nathaniel Lowe make their rankings debuts this week.
Five QBs are featured in an extremely early 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
Kyle Dvorchak talks about the Jets selecting TE Kenyon Sadiq and WR Omar Cooper Jr. in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, explaining why the additions give New York “a ton of underneath, dynamic playmaking talent.”
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Lawrence Jackson Jr. promote their new Discord server and predict who will win the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, detailing why Jadarian Price and Jordyn Tyson are good bets.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Lawrence Jackson Jr. preview the fantasy futures of draft picks Germie Bernard, Chris Bell, Jonah Coleman, Nicholas Singleton, Brenen Thompson, Cyrus Allen, Ja’Kobi Lane and Ted Hurst.
Matthew Berry shares why Ty Simpson will “learn behind” Matthew Stafford and “could not have landed in a better spot for his long-term” fantasy future, also discussing Antonio Williams, Denzel Boston and Omar Cooper Jr.
Betting
Five QBs are featured in an extremely early 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Playoff Game 4 Betting Preview
Golf
The long wait to stage the British Open again soon will be over for Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate shot play on Sunday, to pull out a drama-filled, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic.
Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record at The Chevron Championship on Saturday.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
Smalley and Springer, having tied the tournament record with a 58 in better-ball play in the opening round.
Latest
The Seahawks currently hold the final pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night, but they wouldn’t mind waiting until Friday to make their first selection.
The Vikings signed Murray after falling short of the playoffs in 2025.
The Jaguars formally exercised the fifth-year option on Anton Harrison’s contract for 2027, the team announced on Monday.
Several players will walk across the stage in Pittsburgh after hearing their name called early on in the 2026 draft later this week.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen is at work in the Bills’ offseason program with no limitations, three months after foot surgery.
