NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby has evolved over 25 years
Sports
May 3, 2025

NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby has evolved over 25 years

By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 

When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes.

On Saturday, when it carries the Run for the Roses for the 25th time, 90 minutes wouldn’t be enough for all the feature stories that will run leading up to post time.

NBC Sports will present 12 1/2 hours of coverage across two days on NBC, USA Network and Peacock. There will be five hours for Friday’s Kentucky Oaks on USA Network and Peacock. Saturday’s coverage begins on USA Network at noon...

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