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Eating News / Field Level Media / July 4

Joey Chestnut grills competition in return to Nathan's event

The Fourth of July was made whole once again as Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year hiatus to devour the competition Friday for his 17th career title of the famed event at New York's Coney Island.

Eating News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

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

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

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Chestnut apologizes to fans after contest

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Eating News / Field Level Media / July 3

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

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 / 5 GOATs / May 27

Joey Chestnut expected to miss Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest once again in 2025: ‘It’s a bummer’

The most prolific name in the history of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is expecting to miss the event once again in 2025. After a shocking ban from the event in 2024, Joey Chestnut isn’t expecting to return to Coney Island to defend his glory this summer.

Eating News / 5 GOATs / May 25

Joey Chestnut details how he will break his ‘intense’ popcorn-eating record on Memorial Day

Joey Chestnut is ready to make history on Memorial Day as he will attempt to break his popcorn-eating record. On3 recently spoke to the competitive eating legend, and he revealed what he needs to do tobreak the world record at the Rural King store in South Terre Haute, Indiana.

Eating News / Action Network / May 23

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

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 / Action Network / July 3, 2024

2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest odds, picks: How to bet July 4 with no Joey Chestnut

Without the Goliath of competitive eating, this year's hot dog contest is wide open. Here are the latest hot dog eating contest odds and our picks for your best Fourth of July bets!

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Market Report: Field Wide Open With No Joey Chestnut

Joey Chestnut announces his new plan for Fourth of July

2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest: Why is Joey Chestnut not competing?

Hot diggity dog: Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi to meet in eating contest

Eating News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2, 2024

Joey Chestnut announces his new plan for Fourth of July

Joey Chestnut has a new plan for Fourth of July that will still involve him sucking down hot dogs.

No Coney Island for Chestnut

2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest: Why is Chestnut not competing?

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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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Eating News / Yardbarker / July 4, 2023