• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast
  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast

Joey Chestnut

Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut reveals his status for 2025 Hot Dog Eating Contest

The undisputed king of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is making a comeback this year. Joey Chestnut announced on Monday that he will compete in the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July in Coney Island, N.Y. Chestnut said …

Joey Chestnut smiles

Joey Chestnut slams 47 pierogies in 90 seconds at Cavs game

Joey Chestnut continues to dominate as a competitive eater. Chestnut provided some halftime entertainment at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday night. He was …

Joey Chestnut eats a hot dog

Joey Chestnut sets new world record in hot dog showdown against Kobayashi

Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi squared off in a hot dog eating showdown on Monday, and Chestnut beat his own world record en route to a convincing victory. Chestnut ate 83 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes compared to Kobayashi’s 67 during …

Joey Chestnut yelling

Interesting rules for Joey Chestnut-Takeru Kobayashi hot dog showdown revealed

The upcoming matchup between Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will be looking a good bit different than their last one. In a post to their X page on Thursday, Netflix revealed the interesting rules for the Sept. 2 hot dog contest between the two …

Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut’s absence had huge impact on Hot Dog Eating Contest betting

Joey Chestnut did not compete in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July for the first time in two decades, and gambling markets were a lot quieter because of it. According to ESPN gambling reporter David Payne Purdum, the BetMGM …

Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut announces a new plan for July 4th

Joey Chestnut has a new plan for July 4th that will still involve him sucking down hot dogs. Chestnut was banned last month from participating in the annual July 4 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest due to a conflicting endorsement deal. Chestnut and …

Joey Chestnut smiles

Netflix announces major news about Joey Chestnut

Joey Chestnut may not be allowed to participate in the Nathan’s July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, but he has something else cooking. Netflix announced on Wednesday that Chestnut will face fellow competitive eater, Takeru Kobayashi, in a live hot …

Joey Chestnut yelling

Hot Dog Contest competitor makes admission about Joey Chestnut

One might not expect Joey Chestnut’s would-be rivals to be hoping the competitive eating champion will take part in the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest, but that is the case for at least one of them. Geoff Esper, who finished as the …

Joey Chestnut smiles

Joey Chestnut issues response after being banned from Hot Dog Contest

Joey Chestnut issued a response via social media Tuesday after being banned from the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Chestnut reportedly was offered a 4-year, $1.2 million contract to continue competing in the Nathan’s …

Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut has become the unquestioned face of the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over the past several years, but he will not be permitted to take part in the event this year. Steve Cuozzo of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that …

Joey Chestnut eating ice cream

Joey Chestnut obliterates pints of ice cream at minor league game

Renowned competitive eater Joey Chestnut on Saturday showed off his versatility by downing several pints of ice cream in under a minute. The Toledo Mud Hens brought in Chestnut to throw out the first pitch for the team’s contest against the …

Joey Chestnut mean-mugging

Joey Chestnut had bold message for fans during Hot Dog Contest weather delay

Joey Chestnut had a bold message for the fans attending Tuesday’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Contest at Coney Island. The men’s competition, which was scheduled to take place after the women’s competition was held, was canceled …

Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut addresses protestor incident during Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut won his 15th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Monday, but made headlines for taking care of a protestor who had jumped on stage rather than the amount of hot dogs and buns he ate. A protestor rushed the competition stage and …

Joey Chestnut puts a protestor in a chokehold

Video: Joey Chestnut slams protester during Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut won for the 15th time at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest on Monday. While he did not break his own record, the performance may have been his most impressive ever for other reasons. An apparent animal …

Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut dealing with injury ahead of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut on Monday is looking to win his 15th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title, but he will have to do so while braving a significant leg injury. During Friday’s weigh-in for the contest captured by Fox News Digital, the …

Joey Chestnut eats pizza

Coastal Carolina celebrates win with Joey Chestnut eating competition

Nobody does celebrations better than Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers defeated Texas State 35-21 on Saturday to improve to 9-2 this season. Quarterback Grayson McCall put on a show with 319 yards and five touchdown passes. After the game, the …

Next

© 2025 · LB Sports Media Group Inc

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega