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A 20-horse field leaves plenty of room for the unexpected.
Orlando has been able to match Detroit’s physicality, take away Plan A, and the Pistons don’t really have a Plan B.
Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, and Fernando Mendoza highlight Matthew Berry’s 2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings.
Eric Samulski breaks down the recent news and top performers from across Major League Baseball.
152nd Kentucky Derby
2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview - Renegade and The Puma Co-Favorites
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 situation involving Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has taken on a life of its own, due in large part to a string of questionable P.R. moves from the inception of the controversy.
The Lions added a couple of veterans on the defensive side of the ball on Wednesday.
After the Cardinals drafted quarterback Carson Beck in the third round last Friday, General Manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Mike LaFleur declined to say whether Beck will be in competition with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew to be the team’s Week 1 starter.
The Jets announced on Wednesday that they have exercised their fifth-year option on edge rusher Will McDonald’s contract, but they did not share their plans for defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
MLB
George Springer wasn’t in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Boston Red Sox.
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain before their game with the Los Angeles Angels and selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte.
Eric Samulski recaps the news that Boston Red Sox’ pitcher Garrett Crochet has been moved to the IL (shoulder) and what this means for Boston’s pitching options.
The 25-year-old Mitch Farris returns to the Angels for a second stint this season. He was 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA over 4 1/3 innings in three games.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
NBA Showtime breaks down the Sixers Game 5 win over Boston behind Embiid’s 33-points, raising questions about Boston’s ability to close out the series heading into Game 6.
Of the three Game 5s on deck in the first round, NBA Showtime shares their quick thoughts on the scope of each and praise the Phoenix Suns for their season after being eliminated by the OKC Thunder.
When Nikola Jokic had the same injury this season, he missed a month. Edwards could miss the entire second round, too.
San Antonio eliminates Portland 4-1 and now awaits the winner of the Minnesota vs. Denver series.
NBA Showtime breaks down how the New York Knicks’ defense opened the door for Jalen Brunson’s monster night that included “a little bit of everything.”
This was a better offensive outing from Denver, which shot 56.6% for the night against shorthanded Minnesota.
Premier League
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
We are officially at the business end of the season with just one Premier League side, Arsenal, still in the race for the European Cup.
Motor Sports
The addition of a Brazilian team further legitimizes supercross’s international appeal.
Porsche Penske Motorsport will be seeking its third consecutive GTP victory at the track in Monterey, California.
Cole Davies: “It’s been a stressful one, but I’m good now.”
Carson Hocevar never stops thinking about how he can connect with NASCAR fans, whether through zany social media posts or cheering beside them in the grandstands. He devised a unique way to greet NASCAR Nation after the first Cup Series win of his career.
Rotoworld
With Fernando Mendoza locked in as the top quarterback of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams stunned everyone by making Ty Simpson the next passer of the board, securing his spot as the QB2 this year.
Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how?
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft is joined by a couple of hurlers for this week’s pickup recommendations.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak break down Jayden Reed’s contract extension with Green Bay, discussing what it means for his role and long-term outlook despite past injuries.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss what’s next for Bills receiver Keon Coleman, noting how he may be running out of time to prove himself after Buffalo added more competition at the position.
Which veterans stand to benefit the most from their team’s draft class? Who finds themselves in a worse position? Denny Carter breaks it all down.
Betting
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Game 5 Preview
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Game 5 Preview
New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers Betting Preview for April 29
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Playoff Game 5 Betting Preview
Golf
Nelly Korda won The Chevron Championship with a dominance not seen at an LPGA major in 35 years.
Prize money keeps going up at the women’s majors.
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.
Latest
Arsenal are now just 270 minutes from lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy, but the Gunners must first scrape and claw their way past Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the semifinals beginning on Wednesday.
Lester T. Jones Jr. had worked in the finance department and financed a luxury lifestyle through abulse of team credit cards.
Scott Wedgewood certainly has been peace of mind for the Colorado Avalanche this season, with the career backup turning into a stabilizing force in net.
Colts General Manager Chris Ballard would like to trade quarterback Anthony Richardson, and he’s willing to wait for an offer.
Young is now set to make $25.904 million for the 2027 season.