Journalism, trained by Mike McCarthy and ridden by Humberto Rispoli, is the rightful Derby favorite in Drew Dinsick’s eyes, but picking him to win may not be the best move.
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The 151st Kentucky Derby, May 3 on NBC & Peacock
Journalism is the favorite in the 151st Kentucky Derby. Four months ago, he and his trainer were displaced by the destructive wildfires in southern California.
Previewing how the 2025 Kentucky Derby race will unfold, and what it means for betting on the race.
The 2025 Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday, May 3 at 12 PM ET.
Rodriguez’s exit leaves trainer Bob Baffert with one entry in his return to Churchill Downs after serving a three-year suspension.
Make your pick for the 151st Kentucky Derby here.
Grande joins Rodriguez on the sidelines after that colt was scratched on Thursday.
Jerry Bailey, Randy Moss and Ahmed Fareed examine favorite Journalism ahead of the Kentucky Derby and why Baeza and bad weather could throw a wrench into Mike McCarthy’s trainee’s pursuit of victory.
NFL
Last Friday night, while quarterback Shedeur Sanders continued to slide down the draft board, we raised the question of whether, at some point, it would make more sense for him to try to go back to college for another year.
Mark Levin, the NFL Player Association’s director of salary cap and agent administration, has ended his 37-year run with the union.
Giants rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter wanted to wear No. 56.
Authorities: Jeff Sperbeck’s death after fall from cart driven by John Elway was “horrific accident”
The authorities in Riverside County, California have conducted a preliminary investigation into the golf-cart incident that resulted in the death of former NFL agent Jeff Sperbeck.
Premier League
Aston Villa need a win to stay in the Champions League qualification discussion, while uneven Fulham are hoping to boost their European potential at Villa Park on Saturday.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Ipswich Town open life after relegation versus Everton at Goodison Park as they finish out their one-and-done season in the Premier League.
Watch full-match highlights from Wolves’ visit to the Etihad to take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in Matchweek 35.
The 2024-25 Premier League season is reaching its climax.
NBA
Iisalo took over as head coach when Taylor Jenkins was fired late in the season.
While Avdija and Camara shined, Jerami Grant disappointed once again.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick reveal how they’re approaching Game 7 markets for the Clippers and Nuggets, sharing why bettors can “double down” on the Under and target Los Angeles to win outright.
Golf
Haeran Ryu tried to keep her eyes on the fairways instead of the black lava rock framing them and it worked in her favor again Friday for a 5-under 67
The Gold Central crew look back on the highlights -- and lowlights -- from Jordan Spieth’s showing in Round 2 of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and unpack why he had such a rollercoaster of a day.
The Golf Central crew analyzes Scottie Scheffler’s dominant Round 2 of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and discusses how he completed the best 36-hole score of his career.
Rory McIlroy will be in the field to defend his title at the precursor to the PGA Championship.
Lightning and inclement weather suspended the second round at TPC Craig Ranch for more than six hours Friday.
Watch highlights from Scottie Scheffler’s first 9 in the second round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, in which the world No. 1 wasn’t his “clinical” self but he scrambled to make the turn in 33.
Motor Sports
Relive the high-speed action from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.
Rain canceled Xfinity practice and qualifying at Texas on Friday.
Kevin Moranz finished second in both features that made up the Challenge to score the overall victory.
The track has produced a stretch of eight different winners in eight races.
Rotoworld
A new arrival in Texas and a pair of veteran pitchers make for smart fantasy pickups.
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down how the Houston Texans could effectively utilize Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, the pair of Iowa State wide receivers they selected on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Kyle Dvorchak digs deeper into Brian Callahan and the Titans’ plans for quarterbacks Cam Ward and Will Levis, explaining why the 2025 No. 1 overall pick will be the no-doubt Week 1 starter with immediate fantasy upside.
Though it will take time before he passes Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the Giants’ depth chart, Kyle Dvorchak believes Jaxson Dart will offer fantasy QB1 upside when he becomes the Giants’ starting quarterback.
Zack Wheeler, Corbin Burnes and Michael King are among the projected two-start pitchers for the first week of May.
Travis Hunter and Tetairoa McMillan are vying for WR1 supremacy in the dynasty rookie rankings after the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Former Arizona State forward Adam Miller is transferring to Gonzaga. Miller started all 30 games for Arizona State last season, averaging 9.8 points and shooting 42.9% from 3-point range.
Barring injury, there’s no debating who Washington’s next quarterback will be — and it’s one coach Jedd Fisch has thought highly of for a long time.
