Johanna Huybers

Joined: May 4, 2024

Kentucky Derby contender Fierceness works with jockey John Velazquez during training.

Horse Racing

Top Two Kentucky Derby Hopefuls Surrounded by Success but Not at Churchill Downs

People place Kentucky Derby bets in the infield at Churchill Downs last year.

Horse Racing

A Guide to Betting the 150th Kentucky Derby

Kadary Richmond is coming off a dominant season at Seton Hall and can be a Player of the Year candidate.

College

Ranking the 20 Best Men’s College Basketball Players in the Transfer Portal

Larry Demeritte, trainer Kentucky Derby hopeful West Saratoga, is soaking in this moment of his career, and his life.

Horse Racing

Kentucky Derby Dream: Larry Demeritte Soaking Up Late-Career Climax in Unlikeliest of Ways

Boston Celtics play-by-play announcer Mike Gorman is retiring after this season.

NBA

Celtics Broadcaster Mike Gorman Signs Off: ‘One Thing I Remember ... the Fans’

The indelible voice of the Celtics is retiring after 43 years as the NBA team’s play-by-play announcer.

The field of horses leave the starting gate for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby in 2023.

Horse Racing

Kentucky Derby at 150: The Powerful Force of an Immovable American Sports Tradition

The race predates the automobile and the airplane, radio and television, Edison’s light bulb and Einstein’s relativity. It is the anchor of American sporting longevity.

Mahaney will join a UConn team hoping to three-peat as national champions.

College

UConn Men’s Basketball Continues Offseason Domination with Transfer Aidan Mahaney

The Huskies also landed Michigan transfer Tarris Reed Jr. and five-star freshman Liam McNeeley since winning the title earlier this month.

Davis returning to North Carolina instead of taking a chance at a fringe NBA career is a win for NIL.

College

RJ Davis’s Return to North Carolina Is a Win in the NIL Era

The North Carolina guard will be the third consensus first-team All-American in as many years to return to school the following season.

Calipari might have made the biggest move in the coaching carousel this offseason.

College

Grading Every 2024 High-Major Men’s College Basketball Coaching Hire

From John Calipari’s move to Arkansas to Dusty May at Michigan, 14 jobs were filled this cycle. Here are the winners and losers.

Storr committed to Kansas on Thursday, giving the Jayhawks their third major portal addition this offseason.

College

By Landing AJ Storr, Kansas Men’s Basketball is Early Winner in Transfer Portal Moves

The Jayhawks have a rebuilt roster capable of serious national championship contention and may not be done yet.

Pope is likely the next head coach at Kentucky.

College

Kentucky Settling for Mark Pope Proves Basketball Coaching Landscape Has Changed

The Wildcats boast tradition and money but swung and missed on their big targets.

Hurley and the Huskies celebrate after winning the national championship.

College

Dan Hurley Masters Winning Formula at UConn With Back-to-Back Men’s Titles

Elite fundamentals paired with near-maniacal competitiveness has given the Huskies an edge in the transfer portal era and in an NCAA tournament format defined by chaos.

Flagg joins the Blue Devils next season.

College

Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2024–25: Duke and Elite Freshman Cooper Flagg Top List

Hurley would be a top candidate for the Kentucky job.

College

Dan Hurley and Eight Other Candidates to Replace John Calipari at Kentucky

Calipari leaves Kentucky for Arkansas in a seismic coaching move.

College

John Calipari’s Seismic Move to Arkansas Shifts the Pressure at Kentucky

Clingan and Hurley will try to repeat as national champions on Monday.

College

March Madness: UConn vs. Purdue is Dream Men’s Title Game Matchup