FLUSHING, MI — Six competitors, six paczki a piece and bragging rights on Fat Tuesday — how much more American does it get?

Coney Island serves as Joey Chestnut’s home court every summer. The Indiana native spends Independence Day at the Brooklyn ...

Ever wondered why Nathan's started its iconic hot dog eating contest? Learn about the event's origins and the strange history of competitive eating.

Eating 51 bean and cheese tacos in eight minutes might sound like an impossible feat for many. But during a world taco eating championship at a Texas Taco Cabana, the winner did just that. Taco Cabana ...

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest returns. Here's how to watch the festivities Friday.

It was another record-setting Fourth of July in Coney Island at Nathan’s Annual International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Thousands of attendees witnessed Joey Chestnut claim victory once again, taking ...