The final two legs of the 2026 Triple Crown will look a bit different, as they’re being held at temporary locations. That starts with the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, which will take place at Laurel Park in Maryland. Its regular home of Pimlico Race Course is underdoing renovations, so Laurel will become the fourth racetrack to host the The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans. After the Preakness Stakes 2026, the Belmont Stakes will take place at Saratoga due to construction at Belmont Park. Bet on the Preakness at FanDuel Racing now. Claim your new user bonus here:

Crude Velocity, who won the Pat Day Mile, is the 4-1 favorite in the early Preakness Stakes 2026 odds released before the Kentucky Derby. Golden Tempo has not been confirmed for the Preakness, but the Kentucky Derby champion is a 70-1 longshot for Laurel Park, though his odds are almost certain to fall if he chooses to be one of the 2026 Preakness Stakes horses. Other 2026 Preakness Stakes contenders include Iron Honor (19-1) and Taj Mahal (20-1). Before making any 2026 Preakness Stakes picks, be sure to see the 2026 Preakness Stakes predictions and best bets from SportsLine’s elite horse racing expert Jody Demling.

A fixture in the horse racing world who has been writing about, talking about and betting on races for years, Demling hit the top three finishers in the 2025 Kentucky Derby in the correct order. He also called 11 of the last 21 Preakness winners, including 2023, when he hit the winner, exacta, trifecta and superfecta. He hit the trifecta in the 2024 Preakness Stakes and nailed Journalism as the 2025 Preakness winner. Anyone who has followed him on horse racing betting sites could be way up. 

Now, with the 2026 Preakness Stakes approaching and horse racing futures odds on the board, Demling is sharing his 2026 Preakness Stakes betting picks and 2026 Preakness Stakes predictions over at SportsLine. Go to SportsLine to see them.

Top 2026 Preakness Stakes predictions

One of Demling’s surprising 2026 Preakness Stakes picks: Demling is fading Golden Tempo even though he just won the Kentucky Derby. Golden Tempo has yet to be confirmed for the Preakness, but if he runs, Demling doesn’t have Golden Tempo winning at Laurel Park, saying he “needs a good set up and that will be tougher to get in the Preakness Stakes.”

Prevailing at Churchill Downs is Golden Tempo’s only victory over his last three starts as he finished third at both the Louisiana Derby and Risen Star Stakes. Also, if he does run on May 16, then the horse will have to deal with a short turnaround that he’s never experienced before. All of his previous races came with at least four weeks of rest — with the Derby being after six weeks of rest — so it would be a lot to ask for the horse to triumph again with just two weeks between the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. See who to back at SportsLine.

Another stunner: Demling is high on Taj Mahal, even though he’s a double-digit longshot at 20-1. “The son of Derby winner Nyquist is 3-for-3 with all of his races at Laurel Park,” said Demling. Nyquist won the 2016 Kentucky Derby, and Taj Mahal’s damsire, Quality Road, was a four-time Grade 1 winner, so Taj Mahal has pedigree on his side. His three Laurel Park wins came on varying track conditions, including both fast and muddy, so he may have a home-track advantage come May 16.

That last victory was at the Federico Tesio on April 18, so he’ll have plenty of rest before the Preakness. His trainer, Brittany Russell, is one of the most accomplished in recent Maryland horse racing history, leading all trainers in the state in wins in both 2023 and 2024. Considering Taj Mahal’s track history and strong pedigree, he’s a longshot worth taking a chance on with Preakness Stakes bets. See which other horses to back at SportsLine. Bet on the Preakness at DK Horse. Sign up for DraftKings Racing here:

How to make 2026 Preakness Stakes picks, bets

Demling is also especially high on an epic double-digit longshot who’s well-rested and the perfect fit for the Preakness. Anyone who backs this sleeper pick could hit it big. Demling is sharing which horse it is, along with his entire projected 2026 Preakness Stakes leaderboard, over at SportsLine.

Which horse wins the Preakness Stakes 2026, and which stunning longshot is a must-back? Check out the latest 2026 Preakness Stakes odds below, then visit SportsLine to see Demling’s picks for the Preakness Stakes, all from the expert who has nailed the last three winners.

2026 Preakness Stakes odds

Triple-A Oklahoma City has been a busy place for Dodgers on the mend for the past few weeks, with rehab assignments piling up over the last few days. Utility man Kiké Hernández is the latest to work his way back with the Comets, starting a rehab assignment on Tuesday night.

Hernández on Tuesday started at third base and batted second against the Salt Lake Bees, an Angels affiliate.

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Hernández is coming off left elbow surgery in November, and also missed 40 games last July and August with left elbow inflammation. Oklahoma City Comets play-by-play announcer Alex Freedman during the broadcast in the first inning on Tuesday said Hernández mentioned earlier during batting practice that this was the first time he’s felt fully healthy in about a year.

This is going to be a lengthy rehab for Hernández, who has been on the 60-day injured list since February, and his earliest possible return to the Dodgers is May 24.

Hernández is the fourth Dodger to play for Oklahoma City since Saturday. Blake Snell pitched four innings in Round Rock on Sunday, and is expected to make one more rehab start this coming Saturday at a location to be determined. Brock Stewart rehabbed for three weeks with Ontario and Oklahoma City, and is back with the Dodgers in Houston, though he has not yet been activated off the injured list. Brusdar Graterol pitched in his first game in 549 days on Saturday, and is expected to be on a long rehab assignment as he returns from November 2024 shoulder surgery.

Other Dodgers on the mend

Tommy Edman is coming off right ankle surgery in November, and though he’s not (yet) on the 60-day injured list, he’s behind Hernández on the rehab calendar. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Monday in Houston that Edman felt some soreness in his ankle, so they’ve slowed down his rehab program, which has been on the cautious said since the offseason.

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Mookie Betts could be on a rehab assignment soon, as he works his way back from an oblique strain.

“Mookie is working on his bat speed. He feels good. I would say he’s going to get out on a rehab soon. Whether it’s this week — he’s supposed to a simulated game, like a live BP on Thursday,” Roberts said Monday, as shown on SportsNet LA. “If he does his live BP on Thursday and comes out okay, then you can sort of figure out where he goes next.”

Betts was injured on March 4 in Washington D.C., and last week on the homestand said doctors initially told him he’d miss six weeks. This Saturday is the five-week mark for Betts, who said he was ahead of schedule but also cautioned that the nature of oblique injuries requires patience.

“It’s just time. There’s no magic formula to this. You can do as much rehab as you want. Obliques just take time, it’s always four to six weeks, no matter however you want to twist it,” Betts said on April 29 at Dodger Stadium. “We’re kind of approaching the four-week mark. Once I get to that point is when we’ll really turn the corner. We’re close, and after that it’s going to get a lot better.”

Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be the first ambassador of its You+ wellbeing membership.

Developed with physiologist, Oli Patrick, You+ is a holistic membership based on six pillars of health – movement, nutrition, sleep, recovery, brain health and social wellness.

Everyone Active’s national fitness products and training manager, Stephanie Heath, says of the programme: “We wanted to change the perception of wellbeing and make it accessible for all. You+ is based on the 30 most powerful behaviours of wellbeing which are accessible for everybody and do not rely on the individual having to do everything at once.”

Other collaborators are breath coach, Jamie Clements (look out for the upcoming interview in HCM) who has designed the breathwork element of the programme and is developing virtual breathwork classes to go live later this year. Psychologist, Dr Vanessa  Moulton, has advised on both a journaling product and a medicated weight loss product.

Aikines-Aryeetey will be working alongside the expert collaborators as the face of the brand, helping to drive awareness and engagement.

He has been a prominent figure within Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme since 2024 and in his new expanded role, Aikines-Aryeetey will bridge the gap between elite performance and everyday wellness, aiming to inspire a new audience to use leisure facilities.

He says: “I’m incredibly proud to be named the first You+ Ambassador and excited to show that longevity and wellbeing are about much more than just what happens in a gym, pool or studio.”

Heath says Aikines-Aryeetey is a fantastic role model who embodies the dedication and passion that Everyone Active promotes across its centres: “With Harry’s support, we’re breaking down barriers to leisure and empowering people across the country to take charge of their health journey.”

Alongside his new responsibilities, Aikines-Aryeetey will continue his work with the Sporting Champions programme, which currently supports more than 1,400 athletes by providing free access to training facilities and professional mentoring.

Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has lashed out Delhi Capitals over their ‘shocking’ team selection in their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings on Friday. After captain Axar Patel opted to bat, DC suffered a batting collapse at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The hosts were reduced to 69/5 at the end of the 11th over before Sameer Rizvi (40 not out) and Tristan Stubbs (38) added a crucial 65 runs take DC to a respectable total of 155/7.

Taking to X, Ganesh slammed Axar and the DC management for their selection calls, questioning the decision to bench impact players like Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, and David Miller. Ganesh wondered aloud whether DC is operating like a “serious franchise,” given the tactical blunders seen so far.

“There’s so much Indian batting talent available in Delhi’s camp. They can so easily open with Shaw/Rana/Porel along with KL, & have Miller in the middle order. Instead, the geniuses play Nissanka at the top & drop Miller. Tell me, how can this be a serious cricket team?” Ganesh wrote on X.

There’s so much Indian batting talent available in Delhi’s camp. They can so easily open with Shaw/Rana/Porel along with KL, & have Miller in the middle order. Instead, the geniuses play Nissanka at the top & drop Miller. Tell me, how can this be a serious cricket team? #IPL2026

— Dodda Ganesh | (@doddaganesha) May 5, 2026

DC’s free fall began with the loss of opener Pathum Nissanka who failed to clear the mid-on fielder off a slower ball from left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary.

Both Nissanka (19 off 15) and K L Rahul (12 off 13) began with crisp boundaries but did not last long. After Nissanka, Rahul attempted an inside-out hit off left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein but could not get to the pitch of the ball on the charge to be caught by opposition captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.

DC laboured to 37 for two in the powerplay with Hosein bowling half of the overs including one from the other end that produced the wicket of Rahul.

Axar had the ideal opportunity to make an impact with the bat but fell to a soft dismissal, offering a sitter to the cover fielder off a Gurjapneet Singh ball that appeared to stop on him. DC were now reeling at 69 for five in 11 overs.

Tristan Stubbs (38 off 31) and impact player Sameer Rizvi (40 not out off 24) hit a flurry of sixes to take the innings forward in their 65-run stand but the damage done in the first half of the game could not be reversed as DC ended with an underwhelming total.

(With PTI Inputs)

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Quordle Answers (May 06, 2026): Struggling to solve today’s Quordle? No worries. We have today’s Quordle hints and answers for you to solve it on your own!

If you’re a fan of word puzzles, you probably already know that Quordle is a more challenging version of Wordle. Instead of guessing just one word, Quordle requires you to guess four five-letter words simultaneously within nine attempts.

We’ll offer a few hints to nudge you in the right direction for solving today’s Quordle (May 06, 2026) on your own. If you’re still struggling, we’ll reveal the Quordle answers as well.

Oh, and yes, we also have today’s answers for Quordle Chill and Quordle Extreme modes. And if you still want more, we have the answers for Quordle Sequence and the Quordle Weekly Challenge.

Ready to tackle today’s Quordle? Let’s dive in!

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today’s Quordle answers.

PS: We’re revealing the Quordle answers for Wednesday, May 06, 2026. If you’re looking for yesterday’s answers, find Quordle answers for Tuesday, May 5, 2026 here .

Today’s Daily Quordle Hints

Let’s start with the Daily Quordle. Here are a few hints to help you solve the puzzles:

Daily Quordle Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?

• The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
• The second word (top-right) has 1 vowel.
• The third word (bottom-left) has 2 vowels.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has 2 vowels.

Daily Quordle Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?

• The first word (top-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
• The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
• The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters

Daily Quordle Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?

• The first word (top-left) starts with “D”.
• The second word (top-right) starts with “S”.
• The third word (bottom-left) starts with “H”.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “S”.

If you still need help with today’s Quordle Answer, you can try our Wordle Solver. Although it was built for Wordle, it can still help you narrow down the possible answers for Quordle as well.

Today’s Daily Quordle Answers

Spoiler alert: The Daily Quordle answers for today are provided below.

Are you ready?

Today’s Quordle answers for Wednesday, May 06, 2026, are:

If you managed to crack all four, great job! If not, don’t sweat it—there’s always another chance with tomorrow’s puzzles. If you can’t wait till tomorrow, the Quordle game has many modes that you can try today. And yes, we have the answers and hints to help you out here as well.

Today’s Daily Chill Quordle Hints

The Daily: Chill mode gives you 12 tries to get the 4 words. Here are some Quordle hints to help you get started.

Quordle Chill Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?

• The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
• The second word (top-right) has 1 vowel.
• The third word (bottom-left) has 3 vowels.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 vowel.

Quordle Chill Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?

• The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
• The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
• The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters

Quordle Chill Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?

• The first word (top-left) starts with “S”.
• The second word (top-right) starts with “C”.
• The third word (bottom-left) starts with “A”.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “F”.

Those are today’s Quordle hints for the Daily: Chill mode.

Today’s Daily Chill Quordle Answers

If you haven’t solved it yet, we have the Quordle answers for the Chill mode right here.

Today’s Quordle answers for the Daily Chill mode for Wednesday, May 06, 2026, are:

Let’s look at the Quordle hints and answers for the Daily Extreme mode next.

Today’s Daily Extreme Quordle Hints

Let’s look at the Quordle hints for the Extreme mode. Please note that you only have 8 tries!

Quordle Extreme Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?

• The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
• The second word (top-right) has 2 vowels.
• The third word (bottom-left) has 2 vowels.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 vowel.

Quordle Extreme Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?

• The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
• The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
• The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters

Quordle Extreme Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?

• The first word (top-left) starts with “C”.
• The second word (top-right) starts with “P”.
• The third word (bottom-left) starts with “C”.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “S”.

If you’re still working on it, the Quordle answers for the Extreme mode are the next thing you’ll see.

Today’s Daily Extreme Quordle Answers

If you didn’t get a single answer, I hope you have four turns remaining. You will need them to enter the Quordle Extreme answers that are shared below.

Today’s Quordle answers for the Daily Extreme mode for Wednesday, May 06, 2026, are:

Let’s try to solve the next Quordle challenge that updates daily – the Quordle Sequence.

Today’s Quordle Sequence Hints

You’ve got 10 chances to solve Sequence, but be strategic and don’t waste them all on your first guess. Check out these hints to help you:

Quordle Sequence Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?

• The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
• The second word (top-right) has 3 vowels.
• The third word (bottom-left) has 2 vowels.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 vowel.

Quordle Sequence Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?

• The first word (top-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
• The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
• The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters

Quordle Sequence Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?

• The first word (top-left) starts with “S”.
• The second word (top-right) starts with “C”.
• The third word (bottom-left) starts with “O”.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “C”.

One tip to solving Quordle Sequence is to use 3 words with completely different letters. This will create a base when you try to solve the next word.

Today’s Quordle Sequence Answers

We have today’s Quordle Sequence answers for you right below.

Today’s Quordle answers for Sequence for Wednesday, May 06, 2026, are:

That wraps up all the daily Quordle answers. Let’s try solving the Weekly Challenge next (if you haven’t already).

Today’s Quordle Hints for the Weekly Challenge

The Quordle Weekly Challenge resets every Monday. So if you’ve already played and solved it, then you can skip this for now.

If you haven’t, well then we’ll help you out!

Note: The Weekly challenge gets activated only if you have solved today’s answer for the Daily Quordle Classic mode. If you missed it, you can always try again tomorrow.

​Let’s check out the Quordle Hints for the Weekly Challenge.

Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?

• The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
• The second word (top-right) has 3 vowels.
• The third word (bottom-left) has 1 vowel.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has 2 vowels.

Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?

• The first word (top-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
• The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
• The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
• The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 letter repeated twice

Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?

• The first word (top-left) starts with “D”.
• The second word (top-right) starts with “V”.
• The third word (bottom-left) starts with “D”.
• The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “M”.

That’s the Quordle hints for the Weekly Challenge. If you are still stuck, let’s check out the Quordle answers.

Today’s Answers for the Quordle Weekly Challenge

Today’s Quordle Weekly Challenge Answers for the week of May 4th to May 10th, are:

​And that’s a wrap! That’s all the Quordle answers for the day.

Previous Quordle Answers

Looking for the answers to the previous Quordle puzzles? Here is a list of answers for Quordle’s Daily: Classic mode for the last 7 days:

Quordle Answers – 5 May 2026: SNEER, NEVER, RAMEN, TODDY

Quordle Answers – 4 May 2026:

Quordle Answers – 3 May 2026: HATER, FORCE, BASTE, TROUT

Quordle Answers – 2 May 2026:

Quordle Answers – 1 May 2026: LUMEN, LINEN, GOING, THANK

Quordle Answers – 30 April 2026: LOYAL, CACHE, SWEAT, LIGHT

Quordle Answers – 29 April 2026: TRAIL, RENEW, BELLE, GREED

If your thirst for word games hasn’t been quenched yet, may I suggest Blossom? It’s available on Merriam-Webster — the same place you’re playing Quordle. If you need help in this game, you can use our Spelling Bee Solver tool. Yes, we made it for a different game but it works for Blossom.

We also have the answers for many word games you can play on NYT Games. Check out today’s Connections Helper or Crossword Answers for NYT Mini.