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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Joey Chestnut says Nathan's hot dog contest is his Indy 500
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 one-year ban over a contractual dispute. Advertisement 'If you're an IndyCar racer, you want to be (in the) Indy 500,'' Chestnut told USA TODAY Sports this week. 'There might be other eating contests all throughout the year and there might be other races throughout the year. But if you're any car driver, you should be at the 500. That's the way I felt about Fourth of July. If you're a competitive eater, you should be at the Fourth of July hot dog contest.'' Yet last year, Nathan's refused to let the fastest car in competitive eating onto the track. So Chestnut ended up competing at Fort Bliss, the Army base in El Paso, Texas, without the ESPN crew that televises the Nathan's spectacle from Coney Island, New York. Chestnut, who holds the all-time Nathan's record for hot dogs consumed — 76 hot dogs and buns during the 10-minute contest in 2021 — is aiming for more than the checkered flag. This week it was clear Chestnut was, well, revved up for the competition. 'I'm going to let loose,'' he said. What needed to be repaired? For almost a year, Chestnut said, his absence from the Nathan's contest was inescapable. Especially while competing at other events. Advertisement 'I could almost read people's facial expressions when they're going to tell me how they used to watch me on the Fourth of July,'' he said. 'And eventually it was going to come to, 'Oh, I'm sorry you didn't compete last year.' "I told people I was going to try really hard to get back, but I couldn't guarantee it.'' In early June, Chestnut told USA TODAY Sports he was exploring other possibilities for the Fourth of July. That included competing under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis with his own field of eaters. But on June 16, Chestnut announced he had signed a three-year deal with Nathan's and the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE) Inc., which runs the Nathan's competition. Advertisement Chestnut said the terms of the deal call for him to endorse only Nathan's hot dogs. That required him to stop endorsing hot dogs for Impossible Foods, although Chestnut said he still endorses other Impossible Foods products. Though he attributes his return to Nathan's in part to the fans, he also said it hinged on his relationship with Nathan's. 'I wasn't sure if we could repair it,'' he said, 'and it took a long time.'' This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Joey Chestnut on Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: 'Going to let loose'
USA Today
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Joey Chestnut revs up for Indy 500 of competitive eating: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
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 one-year ban over a contractual dispute. 'If you're an IndyCar racer, you want to be (in the) Indy 500,'' Chestnut told USA TODAY Sports this week. 'There might be other eating contests all throughout the year and there might be other races throughout the year. But if you're any car driver, you should be at the 500. That's the way I felt about Fourth of July. If you're a competitive eater, you should be at the Fourth of July hot dog contest.'' Yet last year, Nathan's refused to let the fastest car in competitive eating onto the track. So Chestnut ended up competing at Fort Bliss, the Army base in El Paso, Texas, without the ESPN crew that televises the Nathan's spectacle from Coney Island, New York. Chestnut, who holds the all-time Nathan's record for hot dogs consumed — 76 hot dogs and buns during the 10-minute contest in 2021 — is aiming for more than the checkered flag. This week it was clear Chestnut was, well, revved up for the competition. 'I'm going to let loose,'' he said. What needed to be repaired? For almost a year, Chestnut said, his absence from the Nathan's contest was inescapable. Especially while competing at other events. 'I could almost read people's facial expressions when they're going to tell me how they used to watch me on the Fourth of July,'' he said. 'And eventually it was going to come to, 'Oh, I'm sorry you didn't compete last year.' "I told people I was going to try really hard to get back, but I couldn't guarantee it.'' In early June, Chestnut told USA TODAY Sports he was exploring other possibilities for the Fourth of July. That included competing under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis with his own field of eaters. But on June 16, Chestnut announced he had signed a three-year deal with Nathan's and the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE) Inc., which runs the Nathan's competition. Chestnut said the terms of the deal call for him to endorse only Nathan's hot dogs. That required him to stop endorsing hot dogs for Impossible Foods, although Chestnut said he still endorses other Impossible Foods products. Though he attributes his return to Nathan's in part to the fans, he also said it hinged on his relationship with Nathan's. 'I wasn't sure if we could repair it,'' he said, 'and it took a long time.''
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest odds: Joey Chestnut (-2500) is a massive favorite in his return
The 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place at 12 p.m. ET Friday on ESPN2 and features the return of 16-time champion Joey Chestnut. Chestnut was banned from the event last year as a result of his partnership with Impossible Foods, a rival brand. Chestnut and Nathan's seem to have resolved their differences, as he returns to the contest and is a massive favorite at sportsbooks. Chestnut opened as a -2500 favorite (bet $25 to win $1) at BetMGM to win this year's contest, with last year's champion, Patrick Bertoletti, owning the second-best odds all the way back at 16-1 (bet $1 to win $16). Bertoletti consumed 58 hot dogs last year, but will almost assuredly have to best that number by a good deal to compete with Chestnut. Advertisement Chestnut's record is 76 hot dogs eaten back in 2021 and the over/under at BetMGM for total hot dogs eaten by Chestnut at the 2025 event is 71.5, with the over juiced to -140. For comparison, Perlotti's over/under is only 50.5 hot dogs. Bettors can also wager on Chestnut (-2500) or the field (+900) to win the contest or an adjusted hot dog over/under of 76.5 for Chestnut (over +250, under -350). The winner of the contest receives $10,000 and the coveted mustard yellow belt.
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds: Joey Chestnut Overwhelming Favorite
Joey Chestnut will return to Coney Island for the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after being barred from last year's event. One of the legends of competitive eating, Chesnut won the event for the first time all the way back in 2007. What can we expect from the Major League Eating star? Let's take a look at the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of June 30. 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut: -2500 (bet $100 to win $10.40 total)Patrick Bertoletti: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)James Webb: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Geoffrey Esper: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Nick Wehry: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total) Field (any participant not listed): +6500 (bet $10 to win $760 total) Oddsmakers see Chestnut as the overwhelming favorite at -2500 to win the Mustard Belt. The other top contenders — Patrick Bertoletti, James Webb, Geoffrey Esper and Nick Wehry — all have odds totals ranging between +1500 to +3500, drastically lower than Chestnut's. Year after year, Chestnut has dominated the competition. The 16-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion achieved an impressive streak by winning the event eight consecutive years from 2007 to 2014, and after losing in 2015, he bounced back to win eight straight titles. However, Chestnut encountered a setback in 2024 when he was banned for accepting a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods, a competitor of Nathan's. In Chestnut's absence, Patrick "Deep Dish" Bertoletti seized the opportunity and won the 2024 competition, eating 58 hot dogs and buns, becoming the first men's champion other than Chestnut since 2015. With +1500 odds, Bertoletti sits second on the board. Next up is Geoffrey Esper, who entered last year's contest as a favorite but lost to Bertoletti with 53 hot dogs eaten. Esper has had three consecutive runner-up finishes to Chestnut. Chestnut became the all-time winningest hot-dog eater, setting a personal best and world record by devouring 83 hot dogs during a matchup with Takeru Kobayashi on September 2, 2024. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- General
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Nature Saskatchewan: Vanishing Voices of the Grasslands-Spotlight on the Endangered Chestnut-collared Longspur
Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) - If you are out working, hiking, or birding this summer in grassland areas, keep your eye out for one of our most colourful prairie bird species- the Chestnut-collared Longspur! This prairie specialist makes a big splash on the landscape with its bold colours and bright, sweet song! Slightly larger than a sparrow, males have a black belly and chest, brown back, yellow throat, black and white mask, and a bright reddish-orange patch on the nape of their neck. "They look a bit like they have a sunburn on the back of their neck," Emily Putz, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator for Nature Saskatchewan's Stewards of Saskatchewan program explains, "females, by contrast, are more of a camouflaged buffy streaky brown that helps them blend in with the grass." Chestnut-collared Longspur females want to blend in with the grass, as they nest directly on the ground within it. Females will make a shallow depression and line it with grasses, hair, and feathers; before laying 3-5 pale eggs that are colourfully streaked with red-brownish purple markings. They often choose to nest beside cow-pies or larger bunches of grass. Both sexes will run along the ground hunting for insects, rather than fly, with the male fluttering up to a taller grass stem or shrub branch to sing. They prefer areas with short vegetation and will move breeding grounds year to year hunting this type of habitat out. "Historically, Chestnut- collared Longspurs preferred areas that were heavily grazed by bison or burned by the prairies' natural fire cycles." Putz explains, "They now rely on livestock pastures and our ranching community to create the perfect grazed habitat for them!" Chestnut-collared Longspurs have declined 80% since the 1960's, and as high as 96% in Canada since the 1970s. This species is now listed as endangered in Canada, facing threats of habitat loss and conversion. "This year, this species also has a spotlight on it as Birds Canada's 2025 Avian Ambassador," Putz mentions, "Stewards of Saskatchewan is also highlighting them to help get the word out and have people report sightings." If you spot a Chestnut-collared Longspur, call Nature Saskatchewan's the toll free HOOT-line at 1-800- 667-4668 or email outreach@ Every sighting helps monitor the population size and distribution. Stewards of Saskatchewan works directly with rural landholders and managers to conserve and monitor this species at risk. Funding is also available to help improve their habitat by supporting grazing on the landscape through fencing and water development. Personal information is never shared without permission. - 30- Chestnut-collared LongspurPhoto Credit: May Haga To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Chestnut-collared LongspurPhoto Credit: May Haga To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: For further information, please contact Nature Saskatchewan: Emily Putz Rebecca Magnus Habitat Stewardship Coordinator Species at Risk Manager Phone: (306) 780-9832 Phone: (306) 780-9270 Email: outreach@ Email: rmagnus@ Nature Saskatchewan 206 - 1860 Lorne Street Regina, SK S4P 2L7Phone: (306) 780-9273 or 1-800-667-HOOT (4668)Fax: (306) 780-9263; Email: info@ Nature Saskatchewan is a charitable conservation and cultural organization of naturalists dedicated to conserving and promoting nature, its diversity, and the processes that sustain it. Our supporters include over 800 individual members and 15 local naturalist groups. Our vision is "Humanity in Harmony with Nature". To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: To view the source version of this press release, please visit
