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NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby has grown and evolved as it gears up for its 25th Run for the Roses
NBC has done five hours of coverage on the main network on Derby Day since 2018. Sam Flood, the executive producer and ...
2025 Kentucky Derby: Steve Kornacki breaks down what to know
NBC’s Steve Kornacki breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the Kentucky Derby — from top contenders to betting ...
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes. On Saturday, when it ...
Kentucky Derby Signature Drink: How to make a mint julep
This iconic bourbon cocktail is still served to Kentucky Derby attendees to this day, typically presented in silver or pewter ...
Mike Tirico previews contenders of 2025 Kentucky Derby
Get your hats and mint juleps ready! The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is set to kick off Saturday. NBC Sports’ Mike ...
Inside NBC’s Plan to Make the Kentucky Derby Its Spring Tentpole
The NFL season is over, and Thanksgiving is months away, but NBCUniversal has turned the spring horse race into a multi-hour ...
Kentucky Derby Traditions: Hats, Dresses, Dress Code, Food, Winner’s Circle, Garland of Roses
From the hats to the Juleps, the Kentucky Derby is famous for a full weekend of pageantry. Don't miss the 2025 Kentucky Derby ...
The Kentucky Derby winners of the ‘most exciting two minutes in sports’ will bring home a purse of $5 million
The winner of the world’s biggest horse race will bring home $3.1 million, while runner-ups will receive between $1 million ...