Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo prevailed at the 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eatiing Contest but they had to contend with blistering heat. See what you missed.

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Miki Sudo has been a dominant force in competitive eating for over a decade, and the 2026 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot ...

The convergence of America’s 250th birthday and the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 warrants a quick history lesson. The birth of America preceded the birth of hot dogs on a bun. Charles ...

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