Kentucky Derby

Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty “more than the permitted amount” during the race last week, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, is keeping her mom close at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. The 18-year-old told Access Hollywood’s digital guest correspondent Lauren Herbert that she is wearing her late mom’s jewelry to the event. Her dad, Larry Birkhead, also talked about parenting her throughout the years and gushed over the woman she’s become.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens stepped out in coordinated looks to the 2025 Kentucky Derby. The two broke down how they landed on their lavender outfits and teased their matching looks for the 2025 Met Gala. The couple also revealed to Access Hollywood’s digital guest correspondent Lauren Herbert the favorite two minutes of their life.

“I wasn’t feeling well, couldn’t go on with the show,” Tirico said while saying he’s bounced back.

Dannielynn Birkhead’s outfit at the Barnstable Brown Gala on May 2 was extremely sentimental. The 18-year-old wore her late mom Anna Nicole Smith’s dress to the event taking place during the Kentucky Derby weekend. Dannielynn teared up as she told Access Hollywood’s digital guest correspondent Lauren Herbert how meaningful it is to wear the dress.

Sovereignty won the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. From his trainer, jockey and more, here’s what to know about the new champion.

Sovereignty out dueled Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.

Sovereignty pulled away from Journalism to win the 151st Kentucky Derby Saturday on a muddy Churchill Downs track.

NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said a “significant” nut allergy reaction caused him to step away from media duties at Churchill Downs.

Dannielynn Birkhead, the late Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter, attended the 2025 Barnstable Brown gala during Kentucky Derby weekend wearing the same dress her late mom wore to the event 21 years prior.

Uncertainty over the economy due to President Donald Trump’s oscillating tariff policies looms large over America’s longest running sporting event.

Here are some of the best looks from the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, with Sovereignty winning the main event.

A look at the top horses heading into Saturday’s 151st Running of the Roses.

Will betting favorite Journalism come through? How will Bob Baffert’s return go? NBC News’ Steve Kornacki previews the 151st Kentucky Derby.

The 2025 Kentucky Derby features a horse named Journalism, who is a betting favorite. Here’s everything to know about the bay colt.

There’s one post position that has never produced a Kentucky Derby winner.

The field for this year’s Kentucky Derby has 19 horses competing following a pair of scratches. Here’s a breakdown of all the contenders.

The Kentucky Derby’s first place prize is $3.1 million, but track winnings aren’t the most lucrative part of race horse ownership.

Twenty horses in the Kentucky Derby compete for glory… and cash. Here’s how much prize money will be awarded at Churchill Downs in 2025.

The first leg of the Triple Crown is upon us, with the Kentucky Derby set for Saturday on NBC. Here’s a preview for the biggest event in horse racing.