May 2026

The Kentucky Derby is here — Renegade, Chief Wallabee, and The Puma lead the pack… but one AI model says don’t bet on it.

Free Comic Book Day is here — comic shops are handing out reads while celebrating the art (and getting you back into it).

The Orlando Pride face the Washington Spirit at home at 4 pm ET. Watch it on Ion.

North Carolina Courage kick off against Kansas City Current at 6:30 pm ET. Watch it on Ion.

Angel City plays against the Utah Royals at 8:45 pm ET. Watch it on Ion.

The Miami Grand Prix is back. It’s F1’s first race after a five-week break (and a couple cancellations) — weather permitting, of course.

It’s National Ride A Bike Day— a good excuse to get outside, move your body, and pretend you’re unreachable for a bit.

Be Kind To Animals Week is here — a long-running tradition celebrating the human-animal bond (and a nudge to support a local shelter, if you can).

It’s World Laughter Day — a day dedicated to joy and laughing for your health. No stone-faced LOLs today.

Chicago Stars face off against the Portland Thorns at 1 pm ET. Catch it on ESPN2.

The Boston Legacy kick-off against the Denver Summit at home at 3 pm ET. Catch it on CBS.

Gotham FC faces off against Racing Louisville at home at 5 pm ET. Catch it on CBS.

The San Diego Wave go up against Bay FC at 7 pm ET. Catch it on Victory+.

Teacher Appreciation Week is here — a chance to show the people shaping the next generation that they deserve a lot more than just an apple.

Britney Spears will be arraigned in a California court, following a misdemeanor DUI charge.

The four-episode adaptation of Lord of the Flies hits Netflix. The version we remember from English class never looked like this.

On Star Wars Day, “may the fourth be with you” — and may you score some of this newly released merch, Nilla Wafers inexplicably included.

This year’s Pulitzer Prize winners — across 23 categories — will be announced at 3 pm ET. How many of them will eventually hit the big screen?

The Met Gala (a fashionable reminder of which tax bracket you're in) is here, and it marks Beyoncé’s first time as co-chair, alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and, of course, Anna Wintour.