Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby amid controversy over horse deaths
A string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Kentucky Derby-goers on a mostly cloudy and warm day.
A string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Kentucky Derby-goers on a mostly cloudy and warm day.
Essential Quality entered the week as the favorite to win but drew the 14th position Tuesday. The last time a horse won from that spot was Carry Back in 1961.
Fans will be in the stands for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby. Spectators will be allowed inside Churchill Downs come Sept. 5 -- under some strict guidelines.
While this year's Kentucky Derby may have been historic, the disqualification of Maximum Security actually led to a lot of gloomy faces at Suffolk Downs.
Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the last one — into the winner's circle.
After a year away from all the fun at Churchill Downs, Tom Brady was back at the Kentucky Derby this year. And the Patriots quarterback had plenty of friends by his side.
Without Omaha Beach, the 2019 Kentucky Derby field gets more competitive, with Game Winner, Improbable and Roadster all favorites.
Five-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer Bob Baffert enters the weekend with the top three horses in the field according to oddsmakers.
Justify won the Kentucky Derby by 2½ lengths on Saturday, becoming the first colt in 136 years to win after not racing as a 2-year-old.
Justify is the favorite for Saturday's race, but there are a few other horses to consider as well.
This year's Kentucky Derby will be missing some of its star power.
Despite having just three starts under his belt, Justify enters the 144th running of the Derby as the favorite.
What could have been an epic weekend for the name Gronkowski will never be.
When Rob Gronkowski goes to this year's Kentucky Derby, he won't just be there as a casual spectator.
We aren't certain what the future holds for Rob Gronkowski, but we know a horse that shares his name will be running in the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby is a who's-who of celebrities and athletes each year. And, as is often the case, Tom Brady and friends are enjoying the weekend at Churchill Downs.
Tom Brady is heading to the Kentucky Derby, and once again he's bringing some friends.
Irish War Cry is my pick to win the 2017 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs this Saturday. He is the sole entry with two superior performances on his record this year.
The three-year streak of short-priced winners in the Kentucky Derby is likely coming to an end this Saturday, May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
The most probable result for this Saturday's Preakness is a repeat of the Derby and there will be value in playing the top two from the Kentucky Derby in Nyquist and Exaggerator.
Adolfo was on the call this year for the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
The California-based Nyquist added a Kentucky Derby win to his already stellar resume at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Nyquist made it a perfect eight wins from eight career starts and handed his doubters a definitive statement proclaiming himself a potential superstar.
Nyquist has won the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday in Louisville.
Toucher & Rich played one last round of 'Race Horse or Bad Local Band?' before the Kentucky Derby.
Handicappers will call Nyquist - the favorite in this Saturday's Kentucky Derby - a bad bet because he will offer little value at odds that could go as low as 2-1.
There are plenty of fun and exciting events this weekend to celebrate Spring and the end of April!
There is huge hope among fans for this new era of the New England Patriots.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
The alley off Boylston Street in Boston that was full of Emerson College student demonstrators for days now sits empty.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
There is huge hope among fans for this new era of the New England Patriots.
Northeastern University is the latest college campus in Massachusetts to see pro-Palestinian student protests.
The alley off Boylston Street in Boston that was full of Emerson College student demonstrators for days now sits empty.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
The CDC has issued an advisory about the risks of safely injecting Botox after some people have gotten so sick they had to be hospitalized.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
Drake Maye was rather excited when he sat down for a virtual meeting with Patriots reporters on Thursday night. And that's putting it mildly.
The Patriots are hoping that they have their new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye, whom they drafted third overall Thursday night at the 2024 NFL Draft.
Sitting at No. 3 overall behind two quarterback-needy teams, the New England Patriots didn't really have the benefit of first choice when their time came to make their pick. But that's something they were comfortable with.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.