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Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

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  1. New York Post

    Joey Chestnut vows to reclaim Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest crown after being barred last year (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest legend Joey Chestnut vowed at Thursday’s weigh-in to kick his rival Patrick Bertoletti's buns — after he was forced to skip the competition last year due to a sponsorship dispute with a vegan wiener brand.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Joey Chestnut triumphant in Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest return | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    CNN By David Close, CNN (CNN) — The champ is back. After a year away from the famed eating contest on the Coney Island boardwalk, Joey Chestnut

  3. WSVN Miami

    Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut reclaims title in Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot-dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle

  4. KEZI Eugene

    Joey Chestnut triumphant in Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest return (opens KEZI Eugene)

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    KEZI Eugene's feed description

    (CNN) — The champ is back. After a year away from the famed eating contest on the Coney Island boardwalk, Joey Chestnut returned to once again dominate at Nathan’s Famous

  5. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Miki Sudo wins 11th women's title in annual Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey ''Jaws'' Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win on Friday.

  6. WTOP Washington DC

    Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

  7. NBC New York

    Hot diggety dog! Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in return (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Joey Chestnut won his 17th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, and Miki Sudo won the women's competition for her 11th career title.

  8. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut hopes for a comeback victory in annual Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    Chestnut didn't compete last year due to a branding dispute. But with the issue ironed out for this year, Joey Chestnut is back. And he's hungry.

  9. WFMZ Allentown

    Joey (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win

  10. UPI

    Joey Chestnut reigns again with 17th Nathan's hot dog-eating title (opens UPI)

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    Joey Chestnut is back as the top dog in Nathan's annual event at Coney Island in New York, consuming 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes Friday.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Top Dogs Again: Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo Win 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo won the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contests, scoring their 17th and 11th championships as Chestnut returned from a ban.

  12. The Guardian

    Joey Chestnut to make Coney Island’s summer as hotdog champion returns (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The leviathan of competitive eating returns for Nathan’s Fourth of July hotdog eating contest after year’s ban for promoting rival plant-based wieners

  13. NBC New York

    Joey Chestnut is back! How to watch this year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest as Joey Chestnut makes his return.

  14. New York Post

    Wiener king Joey Chestnut reclaims title at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut was once again crowned champion of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after missing out on last year’s Fourth of July competition.

  15. Gothamist

    Joey Chestnut wins hot dog eating contest once again (opens Gothamist)

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    Gothamist's feed description

    The ferocious competitive eater took home the Mustard Belt for the 17th time.

  16. Rolling Stone

    Throat GOATs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo Win Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    In Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut of Indiana earned his 17th title; Miki Sudo of Florida earned her 11th

  17. NBC News

    Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut reclaims title in Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Famed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot-dog eating contest after after skipping last year's gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt

  18. ABC 7 Chicago

    Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest returns with Joey Chestnut hoping for a comeback win (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut is hoping for a comeback win.

  19. CBS News

    Joey Chestnut wins 2025 Nathan (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Joey Chestnut won the 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest​ in NYC, taking back his title after missing last year's competition.

  20. KTVB Boise

    Joey “Jaws” Chestnut wins his 17th Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest after a 1-year absence (opens KTVB Boise)

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    KTVB Boise's feed description

    Chestnut bested 14 fellow competitors from across the U.S. and internationally, including Australia, the Czech Republic, Ontario, England and Brazil.

  21. WMUR

    Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Famous hot dog eating contest (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The king of competitive eating, Joey Chestnut, wins his 17th Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest title

  22. WHDH Boston

    Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut reclaims title in Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot-dog eating contest after after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle

  23. KTVU San Francisco

    Joey Chestnut wins 17th hot dog eating contest after 1-year absence (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, a native of San Jose, Calif., reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt.

  24. FOX 5 New York

    Joey Chestnut hopes for comeback victory in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws" Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win.

  25. KTVB Boise

    Joey Chestnut aims for a 17th win at Nathan's hot dog contest (opens KTVB Boise)

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    KTVB Boise's feed description

    Chestnut didn't compete last year due to a branding dispute. But with the issue ironed out for this year, Joey Chestnut is back. And he's hungry.

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