Ellington

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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