Source of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest goes on without its star eaterBy CEDAR ATTANASIOAssociated PressThe Associated PressNEW YORKwill see a slate of competitive eaters wolf down as many franks as they can in New York City on Thursday — but this year, the event’s biggest star will be chowing down 1,900 miles away.
Thousands of fans flock each year to the event held outside the original Nathan’s location in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, a beachfront destination with amusement parks and a carnivalesque summer culture. ESPN will broadcast the contest live, kicking off with the women’s division at 11 a.m. ET, while the men’s will begin at approximately 12:20 p.m.
“There’s going to be a new champion,” Australian James Webb, who holds a world record for eating 70 doughnuts in eight minutes, said at a preview event in New York on Wednesday., of Indiana, chewed his way to the title by downing 62 dogs and buns in 10 minutes. The record, which he set in 2021, is 76.
Esper came second last year with 49 dogs and buns, though his personal best is 51. Sudo won her ninth title in 2023 with 39 1/2, but her best is 48 1/2, the women’s world record.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extension, AP source saysThe San Francisco 49ers have rewarded All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey with a contract extension after he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award in his first full season with the team. A person familiar with the deal said it’s worth $19 million per year over two years.
Read more »
Man City launch legal action against Premier League - sourceManchester City have launched legal action against the Premier League, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
Read more »
How Brad Pitt Feels About Daughter Shiloh Dropping 'Pitt' From Last Name: SourceBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter, Shiloh, filed a request with the court to legally change her name to simply Shiloh Jolie.
Read more »
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas Are 'Just Friends' Despite Outing: SourceDemi Moore and Joe Jonas aren’t dating despite being spotted together in a recent outing, a source exclusively told Us Weekly
Read more »
Kate Middleton 'May Never Come Back' in Royal Role We Remember: SourceSources exclusively told Us Weekly how Princess Kate Middleton is coping with her cancer diagnosis — and weigh in on when she’ll return to work
Read more »
Cavaliers to interview Nuggets assistant David Adelman, 6th candidate contacted, AP source saysA person familiar with the process tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Cavaliers received permission to interview Denver assistant David Adelman. Adelman, the son of longtime NBA coach Rick Ad…
Read more »