Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy began his love affair with sports journalism at the age of nine when he wrote his first article about his little league baseball team. He has since authored his own weekly column for Fox Sports and AskMen, and has created campaigns for the WWE, the NHL, and the NFL. Ryan's critically acclaimed stories have also been published in 20 books and have been featured on more than 170 radio stations and 40 newspapers across North America.

Churchill Downs paddocks. (Photo by Coady Photography/Churchill Downs)

Churchill Downs by the numbers

Mon Apr 19 2021Ryan Murphy

Get ready for the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1 with this collection of scintillating stats and facts about Churchill Downs.

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Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine (25) watches his team warm up prior to a game against the Baltimore Orioles. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire)

Five famous athletes named Valentine

Fri Feb 12 2021Ryan Murphy

Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time to celebrate courtly love. And while we certainly enjoy bon bons in heart-shaped boxes, we enjoy sports a whole lot more.

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I'll Have Another (L), with jockey Mario Gutierrez aboard, wins the Preakness Stakes to grab the second leg of the Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course. (Photo by Zuma Press/Icon Sportswire)

Preakness Stakes by the numbers

Mon Sep 28 2020Ryan Murphy

Get ready for the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, Oct. 3 with this collection of scintillating stats and facts about "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans."

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Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

QUIZ: The ultimate Kentucky Derby quiz

Sat Sep 05 2020Ryan Murphy

Do you know everything there is to know about the history and culture of "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports?" Find out by taking our skill-testing quiz.

Kentucky Derby

Citation wins the 1948 Kentucky Derby (Courtesy of the Kentucky Derby/Churchill Downs)

Famous firsts in Kentucky Derby history

Thu Sep 03 2020Ryan Murphy

Journey back in time as we revisit some of the historic milestones that have shaped the Kentucky Derby.

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The field rounds the far turn in the 2016 Kentucky Derby. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Kentucky Derby by the numbers

Sat Aug 29 2020Ryan Murphy

A look at the numbers, both big and small, that have defined the Kentucky Derby since 1875.

Racing

The ultimate guide to sports clichés

Tue Jul 21 2020Ryan Murphy

Clichés are used regularly by players, coaches, and even general managers in press conferences and post-game interviews. They may seem banal, but there’s real meaning lurking beneath the surface of each one of these dusty old platitudes.

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Dennis Rodman (91), Michael Jordan (23) and Scottie Pippen (33) of the Chicago Bulls. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire)

How well do you know the 1997-98 Bulls?

Thu May 28 2020Ryan Murphy

The Last Dance lovingly documented Chicago's 1998 championship season. Were you paying attention?

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Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers in action. (Photo by VJ Lovero/SI/Icon Sportswire)

5 sports documentaries to watch other than The Last Dance

Tue May 12 2020Ryan Murphy

The Last Dance isn’t the only sports documentary available. Here are five more intriguing films to help you pass the time until North America’s pro sports leagues return to action.

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Everything you need to know about South Korea's KBO League

Wed May 06 2020Ryan Murphy

Major League Baseball is still on hiatus, but fans of the sport can get their fix thanks to the return of the KBO League. South Korea’s top professional alliance kicked off its 2020 season on Tuesday with a full slate of games featuring all 10 teams.

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Eventual Triple Crown winner Justify wins the Santa Anita Derby (G1).

Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing by the numbers

Thu Apr 23 2020Ryan Murphy

A look at the numbers, both big and small, that have defined the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred horse racing since 1919.

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