The first Saturday in May is near. That means it’s time for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, which is set for May 4. As the oldest continuously held sporting event in American history, the ...

Kentucky is experiencing a surge in whooping cough, with state officials confirming 566 cases so far this season — the most since 2012.

This week marks the 151st Kentucky Derby race — the first of three horse races that make up the Triple Crown.On Saturday, 19 horses will line up at Churchill Downs in Louisville to run the 1.25-mile ...

If this May marks your first trip to the Kentucky Derby, you probably have a couple of questions. OK, maybe a few more than that. Luckily, The Courier Journal has been at this thing a while — we've ...

The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby will be held on May 4. Race week began on April 27 and ends with Derby Day. The race is called the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Here are 10 fast facts ...

Most of us have heard about the Kentucky Derby but many of us may not really know that much about it. Yes, it's a horse race, but there is so much more to know about its history, traditions and the ...

The first Saturday in May is Derby Day once again, as the Kentucky Derby returns to its marquee spot on the sports calendar after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to be postponed to September in 2020.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bluegrass State, the Horse Racing Capital of the World, Bourbon Country - Kentucky goes by many names, but for those who live there, we're happy calling it home. 1. Kentucky ...

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Each year, the first Saturday in May brings the running of the Kentucky Derby, and this year's race will mark the derby's 144th anniversary. The race—known for big hats, betting and mint juleps—takes ...

The first Saturday in May is near. That means it’s time for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, which is set for May 6. History was nearly made at last year’s Derby, with longshot Rich Strike ...