12 h. ago Photos show revelers and competitors alike savoring a July Fourth hot dog eating contest

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and defending champion in the women’s division, Miki Sudo of Tampa, Florida, won her 11th title, downing 33 dogs. The annual eat-a-thon has been held outside the original Nathan’s Famous restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, since 1972.

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14 h. ago Hot diggity dog: Joey Chestnut regains title in New York hotdog eating contest

Leviathan of competitive eating fires up Nathan’s Fourth of July event after yearlong ban for promoting rival wienersJoey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title at the annual Nathan’s Fourth of July hotdog eating contest on Friday, cementing his status as the undisputed all-time champion of hotdog consumption.A rerun of Jaws was 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. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut destroys competition, nearing record with 70.5 wieners

The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for over 50 years

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16 h. ago Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut back to break record as Miki Sudo wins 11th belt

The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for over 50 years

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17 h. ago Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut back to break record as Miki Sudo goes for 11th belt

The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for over 50 years

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19 h. ago Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live updates: Joey Chestnut returns after ban over sponsorship

The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for over 50 years

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21 h. ago World's greatest sausage scoffer vows to reclaim Hot Dog Eating Contest crown after ban

Joey Chestnut is relishing his return to the world of competitive eating after being controversially banned from the World Hot Dog Eating Championships last year

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23 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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28 h. ago Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut hopes for a comeback victory in annual Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest

Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win

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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 Joey Chestnut announces return to Nathan’s hot dog eating contest on July 4th after facing ban

Chestnut has won the contest 16 times

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3 w. ago Harvey Elliott helps England make winning start in Euro Under

Group B: Czech Republic 1-3 EnglandGoalscorers: Fila 51; Elliott 39, Rowe 48, Cresswell 76In a week that England’s senior side have hardly covered themselves in glory, perhaps the under-21s could make it another memorable summer? While Lee Carsley has played down his youthful squad’s chances of emulating Dave Sexton’s back-to-back triumphs in becoming European champions in 1982 and 1984, a convincing and mature victory over a boisterously backed Czech Republic team hinted that it may not be beyond the realms of possibility.Goals from Harvey Elliott and Charlie Cresswell sandwiched by another from Jonathan Rowe were enough to allow England to take a commanding position in Group B after brief hopes of a comeback from the Czech Republic. Victory over Slovenia, who were beaten 3-0 by Germany in their opening match, on Sunday would assure a place in the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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