Author: Evan Hilbert, USA TODAY

Rich Strike, the long-shot winner of the Kentucky Derby, will return to the spotlight for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.

Rich Strike surged in the final stretch to edge Epicenter, who was the favorite by post time, and Zandon to win the Kentucky Derby.

The NCAA men’s tournament will crown a champion in New Orleans. A rundown of the schedule for all 67 games on the road to deciding who wins it all.

The 146th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place Saturday from Pimlico Race Course and will be televised by NBC. Post time is 6:50 p.m. ET.

Here’s everything you need to know to set up the game, including how to get the best odds and the top squares.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney caused a stir when he ranked Ohio State 11th in his Amway Coaches Poll. He said it comes down to amount of games played.

Illinois football on Saturday named former Big Ten Coach of the Year Bret Bielema its next head coach, replacing Lovie Smith, who was let go.

Sonic Automotive CEO David Bruton Smith was arrested Monday and charged with various felony charges including assault on a woman and strangulation.

The Preakness Stakes, the third and final race of the 2020 Triple Crown, will take place on Saturday from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

In a departure from the norm, Saturday’s Belmont Stakes will be the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.