For the 13th time over the past 14 years, Chestnut, also known as “Jaws,” has retained the title as champion. Not only did the eating champion gouge down on his 1,000th hot dog, he has beaten his record by 4 hot dogs. According to Yahoo! Sports, he had eaten about 71 hot dogs during last year’s event. For the women’s competition, Miki Sudo managed to win the belt for the seventh time in a row....
The debate between Joey Chestnut and the New England Patriots for the best current dynasty in sports (sarcasm…maybe) will persist as Chestnut looks to once again reign supreme as the hot dog eating champion. He has won 11 of the last 12 Nathan’s contests dating back to 2007. Chestnut will be joined by Matt Stonie, among others, in the quest for the mustard-yellow belt, while the list of female competitors is headlined by five-time defending champion Miki Sudo....
It’s a fact that Americans love burgers and whether you prefer meat or a vegetarian alternative, there are too many to choose from. Marked on September 18, there are many great deals to be had across the U.S. Here are some of the best offers for you to take your pick from: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, nationwide On Sept. 18, all guests who visit a participating Red Robin restaurant can get a signature Gourmet Cheeseburger and Bottomless Steak Fries for just $5, with the purchase of any regular-sized beverage....
Rhodes previously served as a national security adviser to former President Barack Obama. As a White House aide, Rhodes was an integral part of establishing the Iran-deal and opening U.S. relations with Cuba. A 2016 New York Times profile of Rhodes called him “the single most influential voice shaping American foreign policy aside from Potus himself.” As Newsweek previously reported, the U.S. military exited the city of Manbij in northern Syria after a quick handover to Russian forces....
There were untold numbers of pictures posted Wednesday using the #NationalSelfieDay hashtag, but which athletes took part in the fun and who did it best? MORE: LeBron pauses for selfie during postgame press conference Whether you detest catching people in public taking a selfie or if you have a selfie stick of your own, there’s no doubt athletes all over the world have taken some of the best selfies, on the biggest stages....
Well, here they are. Williams will make his debut as a major league manager with the Washington Nationals, a hiring announced by Rizzo on Thursday, one day after the World Series ended. "Matt played with intensity as a player, but he also was a terrific teammate. You talk to the guys that he played with, and they swear by him. He was always team first, and self second. He was the consummate team player and a great teammate....
Washington ace Max Scherzer is nearing his return to the rotation, manager Dave Martinez told reporters. But, the team also announced it had placed Sean Doolittle on the 10-day injured list with right knee tendinitis. Scherzer, 35, has been out since July 25 with an upper-back strain. He threw a simulated game this weekend and is “probable” to start Thursday against the Pirates. “I feel good,” Scherzer said, via NBC Sports Washington....
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the extended hiring of bus drivers—but that’s not the only issue causing widespread issues as in-person classes resume for millions of students. A bigger issue is a lack of people wanting to fill the positions. Operations Manager Steve Burnett of Oak Park City School District in Michigan spoke to WDIV regarding the current bus shortages in his area. “Too many people are staying home, and we need people to do these jobs....
An expert told the Clarion-Ledger that the discovery of the artifacts was not a sign that something sinister had happened. Instead, the alligator likely ate the artifacts hoping they’d aid its digestion. Smith decided to process the 13-foot, 5-inch alligator after reading reports that a processor in South Carolina had found dog tags in the stomach contents of an alligator there, the Clarion Ledger reported. Smith didn’t know what he’d find; however, he certainly didn’t expect to discover a prehistoric arrowhead or plummet....
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said leaders of the 30 member nations are meeting “at a pivotal moment for our alliance, and today we’ll open a new chapter in our transatlantic relationship.” Several leaders have signaled a new era of cooperation with U.S. President Joe Biden. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that “we’re coming out of turbulent times, where we had major disagreements on a lot of things that are really at the basis of this alliance....
A variety pack of citrus-sage laundry detergent, an all-purpose cleaner and a glass cleaner is $15.95. All profits from sales go to support the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer. Other good sources: biokleen.com, seventhgeneration.com and sunandearth.com. But you don’t have to buy the premade stuff. Some Green This! tips: To clean gunk around drain covers make a noncorrosive paste from lemon juice, salt and baking soda that can sit for an hour—or all day....
Symptoms The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is severe, stabbing pain in the heel of your foot, especially during your first few steps of the day. Although pain tends to become less intense after those first few steps, it can return upon arising after a long period of sitting. In most cases, plantar fasciitis affects only one foot. It tends to begin gradually, with mild pain at the heel. Natural Treatment In about 90 percent of cases, people with plantar fasciitis improve significantly after two months of treatment....
Now the team formally known as the Washington Redskins, which announced Monday it was retiring both the nickname and logo, is looking for a new moniker. Popular options floating around include Redtails and Red Wolves. Jonathan Nez, who is the Navajo Nation president, offered up a suggestion: the “Washington Code Talkers.” Nez said in a press release that Monday (July 13) was historic, and that the NFL team could help further educate fans by naming their team after a group of Native Americans who worked “to help win World War II....
Navalny, who was transferred to the Charite hospital in the German capital on August 22 after initially being treated in the Siberian city of Omsk, is in a serious but stable condition. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said that there was “unequivocal proof” that Navalny was a victim of Novichok. The same substance was also used in the poison attack in Salisbury, England, on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, in 2018....
Navalny announced on Twitter Monday the relaunch of ACF, which previously rankled Kremlin officials with reports of grift and mismanagement. With some international help, Navalny is now resurrecting one of his most robust means of targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and his allies. Founded in 2011, the crowd-funded ACF was labeled by a Russian court in 2021 as an “extremist” organization. The court’s ruling outlawed the organization and hobbled the growing influence of Navalny and his political network....
The numbers of vaquita porpoises in the wild have been reduced to a handful because of ruthless criminal gangs plundering the seas off Mexico’s Pacific coast. The gangs use gill nets to catch a species of drum named totoaba — dubbed the ‘cocaine of the sea’ because its swim bladder, which is believed to have miraculous healing powers in traditional Chinese medicine, is worth more than gold on the medical black market....
Christopher David, 53, was seen taking numerous blows from a federal officer with a baton in a video shared on Twitter by a reporter with The Portland Tribune. The clip, which has since amassed more than nine million views, shows David—wearing a shirt that says “Navy”—walking away shortly after being doused with pepper spray. David, a Portland resident, is a former Navy civil engineering corps officer who graduated from the U....
Here’s a walkthrough on how it’s supposed to work … In practice, some users are struggling … Facescan Nightmares If you search the #facescan hashtag, there are plenty of people succeeding, but these results were too funny to not highlight. There’s even a Tumblr page dedicated to the facescan failures. (We’re awaiting a copy here in the SN office to kick the tires ourselves. We will share our terrifying monsters soon....
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced the NBA to suspend play back in March, leading to an inevitable delay of both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. That means “NBA 2K21” will be available while the previous campaign is still in progress for the first time in the game’s history. MORE: Some fans are angry about this “NBA 2K21” cover In addition to that unusual element, “NBA 2K21” is also expected to be ready for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X....
One of the best parts of getting the newest version of 2K is seeing who the highest-rated players are going into a new season. While some players maintain their elite ratings year-over-year, it’s always cool to see which players improved their ratings the most following breakout seasons. When NBA 2K22’s ratings updates closed, Stephen Curry (96 OVR) just edged Luka Doncic (95 OVR) for the highest-rated point guard in the game....
