Photos from the 152nd Kentucky Derby: the best day in horse racing, the 'Sport of Kings'

Once again, tens of thousands flocked to Churchill Downs, dressed to the nines, to partake in one of the grandest spectacles in sport and, perhaps, travel back in time.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope opens up for Q&A on X, and it backfires in spectacular fashion

Kentucky coach Mark Pope's public Q&A backfired spectacularly as frustrated Wildcats fans unloaded over transfer portal losses and recruiting woes.

Jockey of third place horse in Kentucky Derby loses thousands of his prize money

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione rode 70-1 longshot Ocelli to a remarkable third-place finish at the 2026 Kentucky Derby, earning $50,000 - but he won't keep it all.
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Kentucky voters turn out for in-person absentee voting ahead of primary

In-person absentee voting has begun in Kentucky, with voters and officials reporting high interest ahead of the May 19 primary election.
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'The best thing to do is to be educated on what's on the ballot' ahead of Kentucky primaries

The Kentucky primary election is approaching on May 19, and there are a few steps you can take to make sure you know what to expect on your ballot.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: How the rankings worked out on the big days

Alaistair Bull reflects on this year's Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Power Rankings, and how the rankings worked out on two of racing's biggest days of the year.

Golden Tempo se baja del Preakness tras ganar el Derby de Kentucky y apunta al Belmont en Saratoga

El ganador del Derby de Kentucky, Golden Tempo, no correrá en Preakness Stakes el próximo fin de semana, anunció la entrenadora Cherie DeVaux el miércoles.