Some may see the annual Coney Island, N.Y., contest as an act of defiance, capturing the holiday spirit. When the British taxed our sugar, we fought for independence. When modern-day doctors tell us ...

Even before the internet, overindulgence was something of a spectator sport for those who reveled in gastronomic glory ...

One day before the best competitive hot dog eaters in the world gather in New York for the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, they weighed in before surely adding a few pounds on Tuesday.

What does the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest have in common with the Indianapolis 500? A lot if you’re Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan’s champion set to return to the contest Friday after a ...

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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.

Fourth of July weekend is officially the end of the major-sports season and the high point of summer fun. LeBron already has his championship, Wimbledon is almost over, and everyone is barbecuing and ...

CONEY ISLAND — Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and defending champion in the women’s division, Miki Sudo ...

If there’s one thing about Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, it’s that he’s going to win Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. The ferocious competitive eater took home the Mustard Belt for the ...