As the calendar soon prepares to flip another month, that means we're getting closer and closer to the first Saturday in May -- May 7, to be specific -- and that could only mean one thing. Of course, that's in reference to "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports," otherwise known as the 2016 Kentucky Derby. Many wonder if this will be the year of Nyquist, Destin or one of the other Thoroughbreds. Read More »
Steph Curry has been unstoppable and untouchable in 2015. He led the once downtrodden Golden State Warriors to unprecedented recognition as the top NBA team. Curry's remarkable performance on the court has earned him the title of 2015 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. Curry can add this to his running list of titles, including NBA MVP award and NBA All-Star. Read More »
The sport of horse racing hasn't seen a Triple Crown in 37 years. That is, until yesterday when American Pharoah and his jockey, Victor Espinoza, won it at the Belmont Stakes. American Pharoah became the 12th horse in history to achieve the feat and joined the likes of Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Citation and War Admiral. Espinoza became the first native Mexican to win the Triple Crown. Read More »
American Pharoah has official nabbed the title of winner of the 147th Belmont Stakes, which means that we have the first Triple Crown champion in just under 40 years. The last time it occurred was back in 1978. Now, while many are reeling in the uber excitement caused by American Pharoah's victory, we couldn't help but think that while the horse is ever so deserving of the praise, there are a few other horses in history that we can't help but love a wee bit more. Read More »