On the 241st anniversary of his country's independence, American Joey Chestnut ate 72 hot dogs in 10 minutes. A new record. "Jaws," as Chestnut is known, put down a summer's worth of cased meats at ...

With all due respect to Guy Fieri, America’s most famous eater is Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, who has been must-see TV on Fourth of July Weekend while winning Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest a record ...

I’ve learned a few things from competitive eaters lately. There’s some interesting psychology at play in the sport, which arise from two opposite camps: some take a certain laissez-fair approach, ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn -- Devouring an impressive 71 hot dogs in 10 minutes, defending champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut won the coveted Mustard Belt for the 12th time Thursday afternoon at the annual ...

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest looks like a strange holiday tradition, but the behind‑the‑scenes reality shocks many people who learn about it. The event appears festive on television, yet ...

Ever wondered why Nathan's started its iconic hot dog eating contest? Learn about the event's origins and the strange history of competitive eating.

No changes are expected at the traditional Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest following the sale of the parent company. Smithfield Foods of Virginia, a subsidiary of the WH Group of China, ...