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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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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....


Stephen Gaghan and Tim Daly Win Louisville's 2017 National Awards in the Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017

Fund for the Arts, Jennifer Lawrence Foundation and Churchill Downs today announced the winners of Louisville's second annual Awards in the Arts, presented by Delta Dental of Kentucky and Joy Mangano....


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....


ESPN Films' 30 FOR 30 Shorts Continues With Slate of Five New Films
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016

ESPN Films' award-winning 30 for 30 Shorts documentary series returns with a spring lineup of five new short films debuting every Tuesday (with the exception of April 26) over the next six weeks....


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....


Kean University's Liberty Hall Throws Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016

Liberty Hall at Kean University invites guests to come eat southern fare and drink mint juleps while wearing their derby best at their exciting spring fundraiser today, May 7, featuring a Kentucky Derby theme....


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....


New Seasons of DUCK DYNASTY and WAHLBURGERS Premiere on A&E Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 06, 2016

The laughs keep coming on A&E Network this summer with the return of two of America's most entertaining families-- the Robertsons and the Wahlbergs....


Renowned Sports Journalist Miguel Gurwitz Joins Telemundo's Sports Team
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2016

Telemundo announces Mexican reporter Miguel Gurwitz will make his first on air appearance on Telemundo today, joining its Emmy Award-winning team of experienced sports commentators....


NYC Gangs, Off-Track Betting & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2016

The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....


NBC to Air $12 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational, January 2017
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2016

NBC Sports Group has reached an agreement with The Stronach Group for exclusive United States media rights to the inaugural running of the $12 Million USD Pegasus World Cup Invitational....


California Chrome Headlines $12 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational
by A.A. Cristi - January 25, 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...


BWW Feature: 2017 LOUISVILLE AWARDS IN THE ARTS at Churchill Downs
by Keith Waits - May 02, 2017

Louisville Fund for the Arts, Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, present 2nd Annual Awards on opening night of spring meet at Churchill Downs...


New Season of SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP Premieres on Food Network, 3/12
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 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....


Kean University's Liberty Hall Throws Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2016

Liberty Hall at Kean University invites guests to come eat southern fare and drink mint juleps while wearing their derby best at their exciting spring fundraiser on Saturday, May 7, featuring a Kentucky Derby theme....


NBC Sports to Present Live Elite Horse Racing Coverage Today
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2016

NBCSN presents live elite horse racing this Today, April 9, at 5 p.m. ET, with coverage of the Wood Memorial, Blue Grass Stakes, and Santa Anita Derby....


Woodford Reserve' Unites with Fashion & Mixology's Top Talent to Create 2016 Kentucky Derby' $1,000 Mint Julep Cup
by Marina Kennedy - April 28, 2016

Woodford Reserve today unveils its $1,000 Mint Julep Cup available at the Kentucky Derby and benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Now in its 11 th year, the 2016 iteration offers an elevated Derby experience curated by Master Distiller Chris Morris, in partnership with acclaimed menswea...


Lady Antebellum & More Set for This Year's Country Summer Music Festival
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2016

In its third year, Country Summer, Northern California's biggest country music festival, is June 3 to 5 at Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road...


NBC Sports to Present Live Coverage of Two Prestigious International Horse Racing Events
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2017

NBC Sports Group, the home of horse racing, will add live coverage of two prestigious international events – the Dubai World Cup on Sat., March 25 and the Epsom Derby on Sat., June 3...


New Seasons of DUCK DYNASTY and WAHLBURGERS Premiere on A&E 7/6
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2016

The laughs keep coming on A&E Network this summer with the return of two of America's most entertaining families-- the Robertsons and the Wahlbergs....


Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Seth Meyers & More to Pick Kentucky Derby Winners on NBC
by Tyler Peterson - May 05, 2016

NBC Sports Group presents 15.5 live hours of Kentucky Derby coverage continuing today, Thursday, May 5, with the Kentucky Derby Access show at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN, and culminating with the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby on NBC, this Saturday, May 7 at 4 p.m. ET. Saturday's Derby Day coverage beg...






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