The $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), the world's richest race, will take place on Feb. 22 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. This year's edition features an international lineup of stars from Japan, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Meanwhile, American contenders are notably absent, opting to stay stateside for alternative campaigns.With the Saudi Cup 2025 serving as a primary international race, its outcome could ripple effect on Kentucky Derby Prep Races. The presence of top-tier contenders adds intrigue for bettors looking to analyze form lines ahead of major spring races. 

The road to the Kentucky Derby continues this weekend at Oaklawn Park with the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes, a key prep race that could have significant implications for the Derby leaderboard. 

Despite having two top prospects in college basketball, Rutgers has a 12-12 record and is out of the Top 25. This has been an up-and-down year for the Scarlet Knights, who were expected to be one of the NCAA's breakout teams thanks to the arrival of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, two of the nation's most promising players.Both are averaging 19 points per game and are considered potential top-five picks in the upcoming NBA draft, yet the team has not been able to consolidate as expected.

Liam McNeeley delivered a stunning performance, scoring 38 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead UConn to a 70-66 victory over Creighton (No. 24) on Tuesday night. The Huskies mounted an incredible comeback after trailing by 14 points late in the first half, snapping the Bluejays' nine-game win streak and handing them their first loss since January 3.

On Saturday, Clemson delivered a big blow by defeating Duke (No. 2) 77-71, ending their impressive 16-game winning streak. With a standout performance from Viktor Lakhin, who scored 22 points, and the collective effort of Chase Hunter (14 points) and Ian Schieffelin (12 points and 10 rebounds), the Tigers showed they have what it takes to take down the top teams.