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Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 Belmont Stakes odds, predictions: Favorites, picks
The Belmont Stakes, the oldest race in the Triple Crown series, is known as the "Test of the Champion." It's the last leg in the series, and for the second year in a row, the race will be held at Saratoga Race Course, as Belmont Park undergoes renovations. The first two legs of horse racing's famed Triple Crown are the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. With those two in the books, bettors are looking ahead to the 157th running at Belmont, which airs on FOX on Saturday, June 7. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado won the first leg of the Crown by capturing the 151st Kentucky Derby on May 3. Two weeks later, Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli claimed the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. So who will take the esteemed third leg of the Crown? Let's dive into the early odds, race information, field and more as of May 30. 2024 Belmont Stakes date: Saturday, June 7 Location: Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY Post time, TV: 6:41 p.m. ET, FOX Belmont Stakes early odds: Sovereignty: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)Journalism: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)Baeza: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)Rodriguez: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)Hill Road: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total) Heart of Honor: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total) Dornoch won the 156th edition of the Belmont Stakes in 2024, closing as a 17-1 long shot and finishing with a time of 2:01.64. The post-position draw for this year's race is scheduled for Monday, June 2. Keep checking back for updated odds, picks and predictions on the entire field. Get more from Horse Racing Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Luke Humphries makes Luke Littler claim ahead of World Cup of Darts
Luke Humphries is used to being enemies with Luke Littler on the darts circuit but soon they will put their rivalry aside for the World Cup of Darts - and he is excited by the prospect of them teaming up Luke Humphries can't wait to be Luke Littler 's team-mate at the World Cup of Darts next month - because they meet so often as rivals. Cool Hand Luke won the pair's NINTH shoot-out in 105 days to reaffirm his credentials as world No.1 with a clinical 11-8 triumph in the BetMGM Premier League play-offs final at London's O2 arena on Thursday night. Humphries became only the fourth man to complete the Triple Crown of darts - world title, World Matchplay and Premier League champion - after Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson. And his £305,000 prize money, including three £10k bonuses on the Thursday night circus tour, underlined him as 18-year-old sensation Littler's biggest threat to dominating the sport. Can I play you every week? Humphries would have no complaints if that's how it unfolds - even if it risks diluting their box-office rivalry through sheer repetition. He said: 'If it's me and Luke in the final of every tournament, you will see us playing each other 40 or 50 times a year. If we play in every Players Championship on the floor and European Tour event, plus every TV major and every Premier League, that's what could happen. 'But the only reason we play each other so much is because we end up making the finals - I don't know how you stop it. People talk about changing the Premier League format, but why would I want to change it when I reached the final one year and won it the next? 'The magnitude of darts now is such that we could meet three or four times a week if we made every final. But if you are the two best players in the world, performing so well, and making the final every week, that's how it works. "I would not even dream of suggesting they change the Premier League format - it's up to the PDC, they know what they are doing. The fans still come in their thousands, it still gets good numbers on Sky Sports. It's up to people like me to work hard and win titles. Let's not change it.' Littler, who ran out of gas at the O2 after topping the Premier League table for almost four months, and Humphries will fly the flag for defending champions England at the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt. Luke the Nuke said: 'I can't wait for the World Cup. He won it last year, so now he can lead me to victory.' Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis, the pairing who won it four times in five years between 2012-16, say the Two Lukes will take some stopping - and Humphries agrees. He said: 'It will take good darts to beat us. They will have to play well. We have got a lot of pressure on our shoulders, but we will thrive on it. I love Luke, I think he's a good kid and a close friend of mine in darts. When I am around him, we always speak, we always chat. He's a great kid. 'It's always nice to share the stage with him. Of course, he will probably win more than I will ever win in my career because he's so young and he's a great talent. I am happy when I nab one here and there, but I am sure he will get me back many times in the future. 'It's another final in the Luke and Luke saga. The next big one is the World Cup, between all the big nations, and I really want to win that again. I will hopefully guide Luke to World Cup glory, and I hope our rivalry continues. But there is always someone else that comes around the corner. In five years' time there could be 10 players as good as me and Luke. 'I'd love to say over the next 10 years we will battle it out over many finals. We probably will. But there will probably be a lot of other names in and around and involved with us."
The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler in Premier League final to claim Triple Crown
WORLD NUMBER ONE Luke Humphries became just the fourth player to win the Triple Crown after he beat rival Luke Littler in the Premier League final. Humphries edged out the teenage star 11-8 at London's O2 Arena to win the tournament for the first time. He joins Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson in completing the set of the three biggest competitions in the sport, having already won the World Championship and the World Matchplay. The 30-year-old cemented his position as one of the greats and his enduring rivalry with Littler is carrying the sport. Advertisement Luke Humphries celebrates. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo These two are streets ahead of the rest of the field and this was their 24th meeting in 18 months, with nine of them coming in this season's Premier League alone. Littler threw a nine-darter on his way to glory over Humphries in 2024, but the teenager failed in his attempt to follow Taylor and Van Gerwen in defending the Premier League crown as Humphries gained revenge. The 18-year-old needed a trademark golden spell to beat Gerwyn Price in the semi-final, winning six out of seven legs, while Humphries saw off Nathan Aspinall. But it was Humphries' golden spell that decided the final as he won four legs in a row to turn a 5-3 deficit into a 7-5 lead and he never relinquished it. 'Honestly, that one means the world to me,' he said. 'That was the one I was missing. That was the one I wanted. I've done it now, if I don't win another ever title, I'm happy because I have done the three hardest ones to do. 'I've joined the elusive, group of Gary, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen.' Littler dominated the league phase of the second biggest tournament in the sport, with six nightly wins and a record 45 points, but fell just short at the end. Luke Littler sits on the stage after losing to Luke Humphries in the final. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Littler said: 'I had a little bit of a thing after the game like I do, nobody likes losing. I'm fine, it's been a tough 17 weeks. I am happy it's over. I'll be back next year. 'I have set many records, I don't think they will be broken (by somebody else) because I am going to come back and try and break my own records.'
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Luke Humphries shows true colours with Littler comment after Premier League win
Darting glory was tasted 12 months later for Luke Humphries as he expertly wielded his epee, defeating his rival in a record-breaking final before an ecstatic sell-out capacity of 14,000 fans at London's O2 arena. In a stunning reversal of fortunes from last year, Humphries clinched his first BetMGM Premier League title, securing the coveted Triple Crown of darts and pocketing a cool £275,000 in prize money. Although the duel between the two Lukes didn't always hit the expected heights, Cool Hand Luke's win now marks him as the holder of darts' three most prestigious accolades: the world championship, World Matchplay, and now the Premier League crown. The victory also saw him stave off Luke Littler, dubbed 'Luke the Nuke', from breaking through the £1 million earnings threshold in 2025 alone. Following his triumph, Humphries gushed with camaraderie and ambition, saying, "I love Luke to bits, he is one of my best mates on tour and we'll be teaming up at the World Cup of Darts next month. If we produce our best nobody's going to touch us." He went on to express his elation and sense of fulfilment, adding, "If I don't win another title, I'm happy because I've done the three hardest ones to do. I've joined an exclusive group of me, Gary Anderson, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen", reports the Mirror. Humphries even paid homage to darting legend Phil Taylor, expressing gratitude with the words, "To Phil Taylor, thank you so much. He has given me so much support. He has given me a lot of advice and an extra boost tonight. I'm really happy with that win. I can retire now – I'm done! But seriously, I want to search for more. It makes me want to be a better player." A chuffed player boasted, "I've won eight major titles. Now it's important to finish the end of the season well." Littler admitted with a resigned tone, "Nobody likes losing but I'm glad it's over - it's been a tough 17 weeks and I'll be back next year." Backstage drama unfolded as both players expressed discontent over the playing conditions at the stage—supposedly due to a draught—and communicated their grievances to tournament officials during the interval. But regardless of their discomfort, Littler, at 18, saw his dreams of emulating darts greats Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen by retaining the Premier League title dissipate into thin air. In what was the ninth face-off between the two Lukes in this season's Premier League and undoubtedly the most lucrative, old scores were on the line. Last year's final had Humphries in control until Littler rolled out a nine-dart finish, effectively making off with the loot and securing his first TV major title at only 17 years old. With pandemonium breaking out in their last bout in Aberdeen just two weeks prior—where the treble 20 felt the wrath of Humphries' nine maximums and a sky-high average of 110, yet ironically he still faced defeat. Winning the backstage bull toss for who throws first may seem minor in other rivalries, but between these two, it's often pivotal given their razor-thin margins. Ever since Humphries clinched an epic World Championship final at Ally Pally 17 months ago, his contests with Littler have evolved, casting them as the best of adversaries. However, as Littler's performance began to falter, Humphries clinched the win with a double 10 - Littler's favourite - just before the first chimes of Nukes at Ten. The journey that started in Belfast early in February culminated with Humphries embracing his family in the VIP seats. Littler didn't fare too badly either - his £125,000 runner-up prize and six £10,000 bonus payments for winning half a dozen nights on the 16-week tour through seven countries is not your average teenager's pocket money. In his semi-final against fish-and-chip shop owner Gerwyn Price, it seemed like Littler was out of luck when he was trailing 6-4 at the break. Price had kicked away an object, possibly a bottle, which landed on stage before the start - whoever threw it needs a stern talking-to - but the Nuke seemed to lose his nerve initially. Five of the first seven legs went against the throw and the world champion missed 10 of his first 13 shots at a double. But Littler gave himself a pep talk during the interval and he shifted gears, taking six of the next seven legs to reach the final with a 104.64 average.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
UPM's Business School Attains Prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation
PUTRAJAYA, May 30 (Bernama) -- Universiti Putra Malaysia's (UPM) School of Business and Economics (SBE) has made history by becoming the first and only institution in Malaysia to earn accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), completing the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation. This international recognition encompasses three of the world's leading business school accrediting bodies, namely AMBA (UK), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), United States, and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). UPM vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah said this achievement places the business school among an elite group of only 120 worldwide, out of over 13,000 institutions, to hold the Triple Crown status. 'This positions SBE UPM alongside world-renowned institutions such as the London Business School, INSEAD, and HEC Paris,' he said in a statement today. He added that the recognition aligns with UPM's aspiration to become a globally respected university, as well as supports Malaysia's goal of establishing itself as a regional hub for higher education. He said the achievement also contributes to the goals of the Malaysian Education Blueprint (Higher Education) by strengthening Malaysia's position on the global stage. 'This status gives SBE, UPM a strategic edge in attracting high-calibre researchers, academics and students from around the world, while expanding global networks for industry and academic collaboration,' he added. Meanwhile, Dean of SBE, UPM, Prof Dr Bany Ariffin Amin Noordin said the accreditation is a testament to international recognition of the commitment and excellence within the business school and the university's academic ecosystem. 'We remain committed to becoming a leading business education institution in Southeast Asia and to contributing to national development through forward-looking education, research and innovation,' he said.
