Editor's note: Follow coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby throughout the day. The Kentucky Derby is not just a sporting event. It's a downright party for the better part of a week, culminating with ...

VICENZA, Italy — Preschoolers who are developing green thumbs in the Vicenza Elementary School garden got a big assist from a Boy Scout with a heart of gold. Last week, the children patted black dirt ...

The Kentucky Derby is the longest-running continuous sporting event in the United States. Fashion, particularly elaborate hats, has been a central part of the event's spectacle since its inception in ...

Hall of Famer Javier Castellano filled a gap on his résumé three years ago when he swung Mage wide into the stretch and rallied from off the pace to win his first Kentucky Derby. Now, he's back in ...

More than 34,000 Liberty University students are celebrating after graduating this week. Judge dismisses petition to remove Martinsville Mayor L.C. Jones over signatures Martinsville Mayor L.C. Jones ...

The mint julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, with over 125,000 expected to be served. A mint julep is made with fresh mint, simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice. The 2026 Kentucky ...

The horse, and its owner, are going home with a nice pile of money. If trainers and owners are now deciding that a shot at the Triple Crown isn't worth the risk, then the Triple Crown needs to change ...