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May 6

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty skipping Preakness, trainer says: 'What's best for the horse'

There will not be a Triple Crown winner this year, as it was announced that Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby champion, will not run in the Preakness.

May 6

Motive revealed in Kentucky sheriff’s alleged killing of judge as body language expert analyzes new video

Former Sheriff Mickey Stines is suspected of killing Letcher County, Kentucky judge Kevin Mullins minutes after Stines made a call from Mullins' phone.

May 4

Sights and scenes from Churchill Downs during the 2025 Kentucky Derby

Horse racing fans arrived at Churchill Downs this weekend to watch the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby, which is slated to begin on Saturday evening.

May 3

Sovereignty wins 2025 Kentucky Derby

It was a wet day at Churchill Downs Saturday, but that did not seem to bother Sovereignty, who took home the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.

May 3

NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico exits Kentucky Derby coverage after nut allergy reaction

Broadcaster Mike Tirico stepped away from NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage Saturday, and his replacement pointed to illness as the reason.

May 3

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter has 'full-circle' moment wearing her late mom's dress at Kentucky Derby

Dannielynn Birkhead carried her mother's memory with her and wore one of Anna Nicole Smith's dresses while attending a Kentucky Derby party in Louisville.

May 3

Every horse in 2025 Kentucky Derby is a descendent of legendary Secretariat: report

All horses in this year's Kentucky Derby are reportedly descendants of Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown in record times that still stand today.

May 3

Gambling expert gives betting trends for Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby runs on Saturday, and while it may not be the Super Bowl, it's certainly the next best thing for the average bettor.

May 1

Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby return: A timeline of the saga that kept the famed trainer from Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, and for the first time since 2021, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will return with two horses following a scandal that kept him from Churchill Downs.

April 30

Ex-McConnell advisor-turned-MAGA star doesn't rule out potential Senate bid as rumors swirl

CNN commentator Scott Jennings responded to reports that he may run for Senate in Kentucky to succeed GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former majority leader, in 2026.