It will mark Chestnut’s 20th appearance. He’s won 16 times and holds the world record of eating 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

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.

It doesn’t get much more American than this. Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, will return ...

The day before Joey Chestnut usurped his own popcorn eating world record — devouring 42 24-ounce servings of popcorn in eight ...

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 ...