March Madness Expert Picks and News

The road to the Kentucky Derby picks up pace this weekend with several high-profile races serving as pivotal Kentucky Derby prep races. The Grade 3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Holy Bull Stakes, and Withers Stakes offer valuable points toward Kentucky Derby qualification. At the same time, other significant stakes across Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, and Aqueduct provide key insights for bettors sharpening their Kentucky Derby betting strategies. With Kentucky Derby odds beginning to take shape, this weekend’s contests promise to highlight rising stars and refine the narrative on the road to Churchill Downs.

The Road to the Kentucky Derby heated up at Oaklawn Park on Saturday when the Grade 3 Southwest Stakes, a critical stop on the Kentucky Derby prep race circuit, was run.As Kentucky Derby betting gains momentum and Kentucky Derby odds become sharper focus, the Southwest Stakes offered a compelling clash of rising stars and seasoned contenders.

The 2025 Pegasus Turf Invitational at Gulfstream Park featured high stakes, unexpected outcomes, and thrilling moments, rewarding sharp bettors while surprising fans. While the race had been framed as an opportunity to exploit vulnerabilities in favorites, the final results highlighted the unpredictable nature of thoroughbred racing.

Super Bowl LIX promises to be a high-voltage spectacle between the NFL's most dominant teams: the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. After the epic showdown in Super Bowl LVII two years ago, these two teams met again, with the same intensity but with some differences that could change the course of the game. The date is February 9 at the Superdome in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX).

The future of Russell Wilson, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is up in the air, and the latest reports link him to the Las Vegas Raiders. With his entry into free agency in March, speculation about his destination is intensifying, especially with the interest from his former coach, Pete Carroll. This NFL rumor is gaining traction!