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It's Derby day! Storylines and betting angles to know for the 152nd running
The basics and insider intel you need to sound smart while betting the most exciting two minutes in sports (race begins at 6:57 p.m. ET).
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Date, time, horses, odds, format, purse
It's time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby! Check out the schedule, field, rules and more event facts now.
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Kasidi Pickering blasts a 3-run HR for the Sooners
Kasidi Pickering blasts a 3-run HR for the Sooners
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Flyers defenseman Cam York hurled his stick into the crowd after his game-winning goal against the Penguins.
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RJ Barrett gets miracle bounce on OT winner as Raptors force Game 7
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Cameron Young makes birdie on Hole 11, finishes Day 3 six shots clear
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J.T. Poston misses birdie putt after geese wander onto Hole 7
J.T. Poston is comedically interrupted by a pair of geese, then misses a putt for birdie on Hole 7 of the Cadillac Championship.
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