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The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. NBC currently broadcasts it in its entirely along with pre- and post-show features.

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Preakness Winner 'Exaggerrator' Headlines THE BELMONT STAKES on NBC Sports Today
by TV News Desk - June 11, 2016

Preakness Stakes winner Exaggerator headlines the field for the 148th Belmont Stakes this Today, June 11, at 5 p.m. ET on NBC. Coverage from Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., begins Friday, June 10, at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN. In addition, NBCSN will present a pre-race show Today at 3 p.m. ET....


Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski to Join NBC OLYMPIC Coverage as Correspondents
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

Two-time Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir and 1998 Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinski will serve as correspondents for NBC's coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, exploring the rich culture, sights, sounds and, of course, fashion, of Rio....


Smithsonian Channel to Uncover Artifacts from Greatest Sporting Moments in SPORTS DETECTIVES
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2016

Smithsonian Channel debuts a unique six-hour docu-series, SPORTS DETECTIVES, on Sunday, April 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, to try to hunt down the truth of what happened and find missing treasures behind some of the most iconic moments in American sports history....


14 Hands Winery Releases Two New Wines for 2016 Kentucky Derby
by Christina Mancuso - April 12, 2016

PROSSER, Wash., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Bring a taste of the Kentucky Derby home with 14 Hands Winery! One of the top-selling wine producers in Washington state, 14 Hands is proud to release the bold 14 Hands 2013 Limited Release Kentucky Derby Red Blend Columbia Valley and a brand new addition ...


California Chrome Headlines $12 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2017

California Chrome, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 2014 and the winningest North American horse in career prize money, headlines a star-studded field in the debut of the $12 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational, the world's richest horse race, from Gulfstream Park in Hallandal...


KC and the Sunshine Band Play the Ridgefield Playhouse July 31st
by Rebecca Russo - July 14, 2016

Put on your "Boogie Shoes" and get ready to "Shake Your Booty" at our Summer '70s Dance Party with KC and the Sunshine Band! Come early and enjoy classic 1970's drinks and FREE hors d'oeuvres in the lobby. Don't forget to come decked out in your BEST 70's outfit for a chance to win a prize. It's al...


The Town Hall Announces Spring 2017 Season with Concerts 2/9 - 5/5
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2017

Smart, provocative and entertaining, The Town Hall's 2017 presenting season is an expansive, ambitious offering of literature, journalism, humor, music and film - all taking place in one of New York's most storied performance spaces....


NBC Sports to Share In-Depth Look at Motorsports' Richard Petty in New Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2016

The cars are faster and the stakes are higher, but nearly 50 years since Richard Petty won a historic ten consecutive races, the spirit of NASCAR racing remains the same....


Kentucky Derby at WATERMARK BAR in NYC on 5/7
by Marina Kennedy - May 02, 2016

The Kentucky Derby is nearly upon us and Watermark Bar, the premiere outdoor drinking and dining location on Pier 15, is hosting the ultimate party for the whole family to celebrate the 142nd Run For The Roses on Saturday, May 7th starting at 12pm....


ESPN Networks to Present Live Coverage of the 2017 Triple Crown Races
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2017

ESPN will air LIVE coverage of the prestigious 2017 Triple Crown races, the most exciting and historic races on the horseracing calendar: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes....


NBC & NBCSN's Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage Highlighted by Saturday's Penguins-Capitals Game
by Tyler Peterson - May 06, 2016

This weekend's Stanley Cup Playoff coverage on NBC and NBCSN is highlighted by a primetime elimination game Saturday night on NBC, immediately following the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals look to stave off elimination in Game 5 against Sidney Crosby an...


Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Joins NBC's Coverage of THE KENTUCKY DERBY
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2017

Critically acclaimed chef, restaurateur and television personality Bobby Flay will serve up special Kentucky Derby fare as he joins NBC Sports Group's coverage of the 143rd Kentucky Derby this Saturday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC....


Mark Cuban & More Set as Judges for 96th MISS AMERICA Competition on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016

Mark Cuban, actress Sara Foster (VH1's “Barely Famous”), singer-songwriter Cole Swindell and former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes will serve as celebrity judges for the 2017 MISS AMERICA COMPETITION....


NBCSN presents Pivotal Stanley Cup Playoff Game 4 Matchups Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2017

NBCSN presents a pair of pivotal Game 4 Stanley Cup Playoff matchups tonight, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET, when Evgeni Malkin and the (2) Pittsburgh Penguins host Alex Ovechkin and the (1) Washington Capitals, with Pittsburgh leading the series 2-1....


Uncork Fun in the Sun at the 30th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival
by Robert Diamond - February 25, 2016

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL, Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -The 30th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival takes place April 14-17 and today event organizers announced the four-day lineup of events. The event is the longest-running and most established in Northwest Florida and is presented by Coastal Living magazine....


James C. Nicholson Shares THE NOTORIOUS JOHN MORRISSEY
by Christina Mancuso - May 26, 2016

From gang member, political muscle, and prizefighter to New York State Senator, United States Congressman, and industry leader of the sport of kings—John Morrissey (1831–1878) was all of these and more. When the Morrissey family arrived in America in 1831, there were not many open doors for Irish im...


Smithsonian Channel Uncovers Iconic Sports Artifacts on SPORTS DETECTIVES, 4/24
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2016

Smithsonian Channel debuts a unique six-hour docu-series, SPORTS DETECTIVES, on Sunday, April 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, to try to hunt down the truth of what happened and find missing treasures behind some of the most iconic moments in American sports history....


Kentucky Shakespeare, Paul Owen and More Win 2017 Awards in the Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2017

Individual artists and arts organizations inspiring Greater Louisville and the nation through their art will be honored as part of the second annual Awards in the Arts, presented by Delta Dental of Kentucky and Joy Mangano....


Ashley Judd to Narrate Vignettes at 142ND KENTUCKY DERBY on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2016

Kentucky-native and well-known actress Ashley Judd will be the voice of the show open as well as select scene-setting vignettes for the 142ND KENTUCKY DERBY, this today, May 7 at 4 p.m. ET on NBC. Last year, Judd narrated NBC's opening tease for the first time....


Over 9M Viewers Tuned In for PREAKNESS STAKES on NBC Sports
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2016

Exaggerator's muddy run to victory in Saturday's 141st Preakness Stakes on NBC averaged 9.4 million viewers – up 6% from Triple Crown-winner American Pharoah's first-place finish at Pimlico last year (8.9 million viewers)...


ET's Nancy O'Dell Hosts BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR on CBS Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 04, 2016

Nancy O'Dell, co-host of the Emmy Award-winning “Entertainment Tonight,” is set to host the BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, a two-hour entertainment special to be broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, tonight, July 4....


Smithsonian Channel Uncovers Artifacts from Greatest Sporting Moments in SPORTS DETECTIVES
by TV News Desk - April 24, 2016

Smithsonian Channel debuts a unique six-hour docu-series, SPORTS DETECTIVES, tonight, April 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, to try to hunt down the truth of what happened and find missing treasures behind some of the most iconic moments in American sports history....


New Season of SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP Premieres on Food Network, 3/12
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2017

The sweetest and most decadent competition of the season is back with even more flavor and fun on the return of SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP, with back-to-back new episodes beginning on Sunday, March 12th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network....


PUPPET UP! - UNCENSORED Announces Puppeteers Lineup for The Venetian
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016

'Puppet Up! - Uncensored,' which is set to debut in its new home inside The Sands Showroom at The Venetian Las Vegas on July 21, has just unveiled its lineup of expert puppeteers ready to bring their irreverent and unpredictable style of comedy to the Las Vegas Strip....


NFL & Horse Racing Coverage Lead NBC Sports to 7 Sports Emmy Awards
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016

NBC Sports Group tonight won seven Sports Emmy Awards for excellence in sports television production, including two apiece for NFL and Triple Crown horse racing coverage, individual honors for Bob Costas and Mike “Doc” Emrick, and one award for its NASCAR promotional campaign....






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