Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th.

Joey Chestnut wrote on social media “thrilled to be returning” to the competition that was “a huge part of my life.” ...

After a dispute sidelined him last year, Coney Island’s top dog is back to reclaim his crown at the annual Fourth of July hot ...

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut announced Monday he will return to compete in this year's Nathan’s Famous Fourth of ...

All hail the Hot Dog Guy, Chicago’s very own Patrick Bertoletti. Bertoletti, the new hot dog eating champion of the free world, is a breath of fresh air in a town chock full of losing teams ...

A day after chowing down on 58 hot dogs and buns to win Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July eating contest, Patrick Bertoletti said he was in a “hot dog coma.” “I can’t even think right now ...

On July 5, Patrick Bertoletti, who won the men's title, and Miki Sudo, the keeper of the women's title, both appeared on the TODAY plaza to continue celebrating after the July 4 event. During the ...