Does Joey Chestnut need a rival to inivigorate the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest or is he proof that dominance sells?

Let's be frank: there's nothing more American than the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, held every year ...

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is set for July Fourth. What happens to your body during a speed-eating competition?

After a triumphant return to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest last year, Joey Chestnut will be defending his title on ...

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This year, Connecticut will be represented by Danbury's Jerome Burns, who is the No. 21-ranked competitive eater in the world ...

Defending champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are each heavy favorites to win the men's and women's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.

Chestnut, the 17-time champ, said he is looking to break his record of 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Sudo is seeking a fifth ...

Joey Chestnut knows a thing or two about eating hot dogs in a hurry. The world champion competitive eater spoke with us ahead of Redding’s first Hot Dog Eating ...

How many hot dogs does competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut eat at a barbecue? What kind of condiments does he use? Is a ...

The 17-time winner of the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest will defend his title while on ...

Joey Chestnut is the favorite to win his 18th Mustard Yellow Belt on the Fourth of July. Sean Gardner / Getty Images Joey Chestnut is back. Joey Chestnut never left. Joey Chestnut runs things on the ...