Something you are going to hear a lot over the next few weeks: We haven’t seen a Triple Crown winner in horse racing in 35 years. Another phrase you will hear a bunch is “Lord Stanley’s Cup.”
Thursday, May 2
Softball (7-9 p.m., ESPN): Looking for something different to watch? Tune in to see Texas Tech face host Baylor in college softball.
Friday, May 3
Baseball (6-9 p.m., ESPN U): Mississippi State looks to bounce back after getting swept by Vanderbilt against in a three-game series against Alabama, starting with this game.
Saturday, May 4
Horse racing (3-6 p.m., NBC): The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is the annual opening leg of the Triple Crown of horse racing.
Sunday, May 5
NASCAR (12-4 p.m., Fox): Jimmie Johnson is at the top of the standings as NASCAR moves to the Talladega Superspeedway for the Aarons 499.
Monday, May 6
MLB (6-9 p.m., ESPN): After a fast start, the Atlanta Braves started to cool off, but look to heat back up against the Cincinnati Reds on the road.
Tuesday, May 7
NHL (6 p.m.-12 a.m., NBCSN & CNBC): Watch the potential series-clinching game fours in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on two networks--double headers on both networks.
Wednesday, May 8
NHL (6:30-9:30 p.m., NBCSN): It's game four between the New York Rangers and the Alex Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals. If we see a Triple Crown winner, I hope I don't have to wait until my daughter has kids before another one is crowned. The last Triple Crown was the year I was born.
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