We saw the Patriots were at the Kentucky Derby — Julian Edelman talked about their #brosweekend, and Rob Gronkowski wore a suit so Rob Gronkowski we couldn't even believe it. But at 6:50 p.m. ET Saturday evening, He's been at the Kentucky Derby for exactly 43 minutes, and nearly every passerby has given him the … Read more
The Kentucky Derby is finally here, and it's a star-studded affair! Tons of celebs sported their best hats and placed their bets for the biggest horse race in America, taking place in Louisville, Kentucky on May 2. Check out our Saturday was dubbed by many as the greatest single day in sports history, in large … Read more
Despite the record crowd at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, police made relatively few arrests — and the day was notable for fewer shenanigans in the infield than other parts of the track. Away from the track on Kentucky Oaks night and early AOL and our #AOLHatCam hit the 141st running of the Kentucky … Read more
“It really goes back to England, and the Kentucky Derby was patterned after a race in England, the Epsom,” Ronnie Dreistadt, curator of education at the Kentucky Derby Museum told US News & World Report of the hat tradition at the race. According to Saturday was dubbed by many as the greatest single day in … Read more
Saturday was dubbed by many as the greatest single day in sports history, in large part because of the always-popular Kentucky Derby and the highly anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. [ MORE: Get all of our Big Ten pros coverage ] Saturday was dubbed by many as the greatest single day in sports history, in large part … Read more
LAS VEGAS — After Floyd Mayweather remained unbeaten Saturday, pulling away from and beating Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision, here are five things that we learned: 1. Mayweather is the best of his era. You don't have to like him — and the Kentucky Derby = Old Money Rich People. The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight = New … Read more
Finnegans Wake won by a nose — literally — in the final race of the the Kentucky Derby undercard. Jockey Victor Espinoza, who also rides Derby favorite American Pharoah, brought his horse back from 13 lengths to win the Anna Nicole Smith's 8-year-old daughter Dannielynn Birkhead showed up to the 141st Kentucky Derby today and … Read more
Kentucky Derby = Old Money Rich People. The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight = New Money Rich People? Let's take a peek at the private jet area at the airports in Louisville and Las Vegas: Though some horse-racing experts thought a Westchester-born horse might bring home the first jewel in the triple crown Saturday in the 141st annual … Read more
Bridgewater is one of several NFL players who attended the Derby. Most notably, it seemed like the entire New England Patriots squad was there, including quarterback Tom Brady, wide receiver Julian Edelman and, of course, effervescent party boy tight Are you ready for the Kentucky Derby? Because we are! The highly-anticipated race will be a … Read more
Though some horse-racing experts thought a Westchester-born horse might bring home the first jewel in the triple crown Saturday in the 141st annual Kentucky Derby, Upstart could not catch American Pharoah, the odds-on favorite to win. Starting at the No. American Pharoah, the pre-race favorite, went down to the wire with Firing Line, winning by … Read more