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Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Jul 4, 2025

Contestants weigh in for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Jul 3, 2025

Joey Chestnut to return to July 4 hot dog eating contest

  • Jun 17, 2025

Competitors weigh in before Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Jul 3, 2024

History of Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest

  • Jul 3, 2023

Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Jul 4, 2022

Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Jul 4, 2020

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Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut scores 12th win, devouring 71 hot dogs

Devouring an impressive 71 hot dogs in 10 minutes, defending champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut won the coveted Mustard Belt for the 12th time.

  • Jul 5, 2019

James Coney Island dishing up 96 years of history this 4th of July holiday

A HOUSTON CLASSIC: Dave Ward's Houston visits one of the city's oldest restaurants to stand the test of time.

  • Jun 28, 2019

Joey Chestnut eats 70 hot dogs, 17 more than Matt Stonie, to win Nathan's title

Joey Chestnut downed 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes on Monday, beating Matt Stonie by 17 dogs to win the contest at Nathan's Famous on Coney Island.

  • Jul 4, 2016

PHOTOS: The 34th Annual Mermaid Parade

A sea of colorful costumes filled Coney Island Saturday for the 34th annual Mermaid Parade.

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PHOTOS: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

It's a weekend so many Americans will chow down on burgers, hot dogs and pies, but one group will do it on a professional level - all entrants in the Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest held on July 4th. On Friday, they weighed in at Brooklyn Borough Hall.

  • Jul 4, 2015