28 h. ago Joey Chestnut to make Coney Island’s summer as hotdog champion returns

The leviathan of competitive eating returns for Nathan’s Fourth of July hotdog eating contest after year’s ban for promoting rival plant-based wienersA rerun of Jaws will be the blockbuster attraction in Coney Island this Fourth of July holiday, but not the classic Steven Spielberg movie enjoying a new lease of life on the 50th anniversary of its release.The jaws here belong to Joey Chestnut, the undisputed all-time champion of hotdog consumption, and a leviathan in the world of competitive eating that has grown as a sporting spectacle to the point where it is a regular fixture on ESPN. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Emma Raducanu storms past 2023 Wimbledon champion Vondrousova in style

British player wins 6-3, 6-3 to make third roundRaducanu will face world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka nextOn the eve of another tense fortnight at Wimbledon, Emma Raducanu had every reason to feel overwhelmed by the circumstances she found herself in. As her troublesome back injury continued to restrict her work on the practice court, she has also had to deal with undisclosed personal issues. Her expectations for the tournament were low.It is reflective of Raducanu’s personal growth and maturity that she has taken those difficulties in her stride and found a way to continue to move forward. In one of her most significant matches of the year so far, the British No 1 spectacularly rose to the occasion on Centre Court, producing a brilliant performance to outplay the 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3 and return to the third round. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Max Verstappen says ‘there’s always a spot available’ for Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull

Max Verstappen has welcomed the prospect of fellow four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel returning to Red Bull, particularly in a senior capacity, following suggestions the German could succeed veteran consultant Helmut Marko.

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1 week ago Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight

Former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder returns after a year away, taking on journeyman Herndon

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1 week ago Canelo Alvarez makes Jake Paul feelings clear with next fight prediction

Jake Paul is all-set to make his hotly-anticipated return on June 27 against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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2 w. ago Tyson Fury branded 'biggest cheater in boxer' in scathing attack

An ex-rival of the former two-time heavyweight champion was quick to slam the Brit ahead of his return to the boxing ring next week

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2 w. ago Coco Gauff stunned in first match since winning French Open title

Gauff stunned by qualifier Wang at Berlin OpenFrench Open champ makes seven double faultsWang to face Badosa after career-best grass winNewly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff was stunned on her return to action Thursday, losing to Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-3 at the Berlin Open.The second-ranked Gauff, who won at Roland-Garros less than two weeks ago for her second Grand Slam title, amassed 25 unforced errors and seven double faults in her loss to Wang. Gauff had a bye to the second round at the grass-court tournament, a warmup for Wimbledon. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Teenage British trio set for Wimbledon debuts as wildcards revealed

Two-time champion Petra Kvitova has also earned entry after returning to the sport following the birth of her son

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2 w. ago Major WWE return as wrestling legend set for final match in the ring aged 58

Former World Championship Wrestling World Champion and WWE Champion Bill Goldberg has returned to the WWE for what could be his final time ever at the age of 58

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2 w. ago Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is making a return appearance at this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest

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2 w. ago Is Tyson Fury fighting again? Next fight options including Anthony Joshua

The former two-time heavyweight champion has hinted at a return to the ring despite calling it quits after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk

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3 w. ago Keely Hodgkinson’s return to racing delayed after injury setback

The Olympic 800m champion had been due to return to racing in Stockholm

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3 w. ago Amanda Nunes confirms mammoth UFC return after intense staredown with new champion Kayla Harrison

Nunes has not fought since retiring from MMA in 2023

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3 w. ago Manny Pacquiao delivers brutal Jake Paul verdict ahead of boxing legend's return

Paul has received a fair bit of stick as he prepares to make his return to the ring later this month against former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

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3 w. ago Jake Paul opponent laughed out of the gym after bizarre session ahead of fight

Paul has not fought since scoring a dominant win over Mike Tyson - but will return later this month against former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

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