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Joey Chestnut won his 18th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, but he did not quite achieve the mark he was looking for. Chestnut consumed 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, enough to win but short of his personal record of 76.

Eating News / Yardbarker / July 4

Joey Chestnut eats way to remarkable 18th Nathan's Hot Dog win

The greatest to ever do it did it again. Joey "Jaws" Chestnut celebrated America's 250th birthday bash with a record-extending 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest championship. How many did he scarf down this time?

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Eating News / EasySportz / July 4

Everything You Need to Know for Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest: 250 Edition

America’s most delicious Fourth of July tradition returns Saturday morning as the world’s top competitive eaters descend upon Coney Island looking to capture the coveted Mustard Belt.

Eating News / BoxingNews.com / July 3

Joey Chestnut 96% favorite for Nathan's Hot Dog Contest win

Joey Chestnut enters Saturday's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island with oddsmakers giving him a 96 percent chance of winning his 18th title, according to Action Network.

Eating News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Joey Chestnut sentenced to probation over alleged altercation at a bar

Joey Chestnut is making headlines this week outside of the usual July 4th cycle. The legendary competitive eater Chestnut has been sentenced to 180 days of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of misdemeanor battery, according to a report this week by Josh Peter of USA Today.

Eating News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / May 21

Joey Chestnut finds way to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for bar fight

Professional competitive eater Joey Chestnut is set to defend his hot dog-eating title in a couple of months, while on probation. Chestnut, the current champion and a 17-time winner of the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will participate in the Jul.

Eating News / Field Level Media / May 20

Report: Joey Chestnut to compete in hot dog contest despite guilty plea

Seventeen-time champion Joey Chestnut won't be banned from this summer's July 4 Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest for his recent guilty plea to a misdemeanor battery charge, according to a report from Front Office Sports.

Eating News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Joey Chestnut Pleads Guilty, Receives Sentencing In Assault Case

Hot dog-eating champion Joey Chestnut will be spending the 4th of July on probation. The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in April and was sentenced to 180 days of probation, according to US Weekly.

Eating News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4, 2025

Joey Chestnut apologizes to fans after Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut put together another heroic effort at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday, but his performance left him wanting more.

Joey Chestnut once again king of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Eating News / Yardbarker / July 4, 2025

Joey Chestnut once again king of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Eating News / Field Level Media / July 3, 2025

Joey Chestnut massive favorite to eat way back to Nathan's hot dog title

Joey Chestnut, who has won Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest a record 16 times, is back after being banned last year and is expected by the oddsmakers to secure his 17th title on the Fourth of July in New York.

Eating News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16, 2025

Joey Chestnut reveals his status for 2025 Hot Dog Eating Contest

Chestnut was banned from last year’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after he signed an endorsement deal with vegan brand Impossible Foods.

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Eating News / Action Network / May 23, 2025

Joey Chestnut Prepares to Shatter Popcorn Record on Memorial Day: An Exclusive Interview with the Competitive Eating Legend

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, The Action Network has had the pleasure of sitting down with none other than Joey Chestnut – the world’s No. 1 competitive eater.

Eating News / Athlon Sports / January 18, 2025

Joey Chestnut Predicts Final Score for Upcoming National Championship Game

Ahead of the highly anticipated national championship showdown between the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday night in Atlanta, both teams gathered for their media day on Saturday.

Eating News / Yardbarker / June 12, 2024

Joey Chestnut says he's 'gutted' by Nathan's ban

Joey Chestnut says he's 'gutted' by Nathan's hot dog eating contest ban

The Vallejo, Calif. native shared his feelings after he was banned for inking a deal with Impossible Foods, makers of meat substitute products including hot dogs.

With Joey Chestnut out of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, there's only one thing that should happen next

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Eating News / Yardbarker / June 11, 2024

With Chestnut out of eating contest, only one thing should happen next

With Joey Chestnut out of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, there's only one thing that should happen next

What is Nathan's July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest without Joey Chestnut? Unfortunately, we're about to find out.

Chestnut unable to compete at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Eating News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2023

Joey Chestnut clarifies what happened with hot dog contest delay

It sounds like American icon Joey Chestnut did not, in fact, force the completion of the men's competition at the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday afternoon.

Chestnut wins 16th hot dog eating contest after lightning delay

Chestnut addresses record-setting win, weather delay

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Eating News / Yardbarker / July 4, 2023

Joey Chestnut addresses record-setting win, weather delay

Joey Chestnut acknowledged that his record-setting 16th victory at the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest nearly wasn't possible Tuesday afternoon.

Chestnut wins 16th hot dog eating contest after lightning delay

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