The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this year came with a footnote.

One of the eaters was disqualified.

The women’s standings shown on a graphic on the event organizer’s social media site listed “Madison Barone (DQ).’’ She’s not listed in the final results distributed by Major League Eating, which runs the contest.

So what happened?

‘Ms. Barone experienced urges contrary to swallowing after the contest but before the conclusion of presentations and the awarding of places,’ said Sam Barclay, director of operations at Major League Eating,. ‘By Major League Eating rules, urges contrary to swallowing before the conclusion of the event, including presentations and the awarding of prizes, results in a DQ.’

“Urges contrary to swallowing” translates to getting sick.

Barone, a 24-year-old from Manville, New Jersey, did not immediately respond to an interview request sent by email.

George Shea, who has served as the contest announcer since 1991, said he was unaware of any such incident taking place at the time. And he was averse to using graphic language to characterize what took place.

‘We will only say urges contrary to swallowing.” Shea told USA TODAY Sports. ‘We never utter other words. It is like saying Voldemort.’

He performed like the GOAT he is.

Chestnut, 41, won his 17th title, with an official total of 70 ½ hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute contest.

That fell short of his record of 76 hot dogs and buns that he set in 2021.

“Oh, my gosh, I was nervous. First couple of hot dogs I was fumbling a little bit,’ Chestnut told ESPN after the contest.

Patrick Bertoletti, who won with Chestnut barred from competition last year, finished second 46 ½ hot dogs and buns.

“I found a pretty good rhythm,’ Chestnut said. ‘My goal was 70 to 77. I really wanted a little bit more. There’s next year and I’m just happy to be here.’

Chestnut signed a three-year contract with Nathan’s in June, clearing the path for his return to the contest after the one-year ban.

“I love doing it, and I love pushing myself and beating the heck out of people,’ he said.

Here’s how Saturday unfolded at Coney Island:

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest results

1. Joey Chestnut – 70 1/2
2. Patrick Bertoletti – 46 1/2
3. James Webb – 45 1/2
4. Geoff Esper – 43 7/8
5. Nick Wehry – 41 3/4
6. Ricardo Corbucci – 40
7. Max Stanford – 36 1/2
8. Gideon Oji – 31 1/6
9. Radim Dvoracek – 30 1/2
10. Derek Hendrickson – 30
11. Darrien Thomas – 29 1/2
12. George Chiger – 25
13. Jerome Burns – 23 1/2
14. Adrian Morgan – 23
15. Cameron Meade – 20 3/4

Joey Chestnut does it again!

It’s over! Chestnut wins his 17th title with an unofficial total of 71 hot dogs and buns.

Joey Chestnut chasing record

Halfway through the 10-minute contest, Joey Chestnut has eaten 46 hot dogs. That puts himself on pace to break his record of 76.

Joey Chestnut still cooking

Chestnut consumed 30 dogs by the three-minute mark, giving him a 10-hot dog lead over reigning champion Pat Bertoletti.

Joey Chestnut starts fast

Joey Chestnut ate 11 hot dogs and buns in the first minute of the 10-minute contest. But the field is only three behind.

Joey Chestnut’s jaws are set

In a pre-contest interview with ESPN2, Chestnut said, “I’m hungry. I’m going to push it.’

Push it enough to blow past his record of 76 hot dogs and buns to eat 80? Joey?

“Things are going to have to be in perfect rhythm,’ he said. 

Miki Sudo vs. mother-daughter team

Sudo was disappointed with her total of 33 hot dogs and buns, but it was more than enough to beat the mother-daughter combination of Katie Prettyman and Isabeau Prettyman. Katie ate 13 1/8 hot dogs and her daughter Isabeau ate 7 ¼ hot dogs for a total of 20 3/8. That was, more than 12 short of Sudo’s total.

Joey Chestnut is back!

If this montage of Chestnut triumphs doesn’t make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, well, you should probably consult with your doctor.

Miki Sudo assesses performance after winning women’s contest

Sudo was trying to make sense of her showing after eating 33 hot dogs and buns. That was 18 fewer than her record-breaking 51 last year and her lowest total since finishing with 30 ¾ in 2021.

“I feel like I let the fans down a little bit,’ Sudo told ESPN. “I had people in the crowd saying go for 52, and obviously I’m always setting my goals high. But the hot dogs just weren’t cooperating. For some reason the buns felt larger today.’

Sudo devoured eight hot dogs in the first minute, then consumed an average of less than three hot dogs per minute before the 10-minute contest was over.

In the end, she had her 11th title in 11 contests.

“I guess I refuse to lose,’ she said. “I refuse to give him. And even when I do stumble, I get right back up.’’

Miki Sudo wins 11th women’s hot dog contest title

Miki Sudo won the women’s contest by eating 33 hot dogs and buns, winning her 11th Nathan’s contest in 11 tries.

Although she won the pink belt awarded to the women’s champion, her total fell well short of the record-breaking 51 she consumed in the 2024 contest.

Michelle Lesco finished second with 22 ¾ hot dogs and buns and Domenica Dee finished third with 21½ in her debut at Nathan’s.

Women’s hot dog eating contest participants

• Miki Sudo
• Michelle Lesco
• Domenica Dee
• Tandra Childress
• Katie Prettyman
• Larell Marie Mele
• Isabeau Prettyman
• Jocelyn Young
• Kelly Lewis
• Camille O’Brien
• Elizabeth Salgado
• Cherish Brown
• Madison Barone
• Laura Beitler

Is Joey Chestnut competing in the Hot Dog Eating Contest? 

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest records 

In 2021, Joey Chestnut set the world record for the most hot dogs and buns eaten in one sitting by consuming 76. He had previously broken the record twice in the three contests leading up to that year: in 2018, he devoured 74 hot dogs and buns, and in 2020, he set a new record with 75. This was a stark difference compared to the 2024 winner, Patrick Bertoletti, who took home the Mustard Belt after eating 58 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.

On the women’s side, Miki Sudo is the top dog (eater), munching 51 hot dogs and buns in 2024. 

How many times has Joey Chestnut won the Hot Dog Eating Contest? 

Chestnut holds the record for the most Mustard Belts, winning the contest 16 times. On the women’s side, Miki Sudo has been an unstoppable eating force, securing 10 Ketchup Belts, including one last year.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest odds

All odds via DraftKings on Wednesday, July 2

• Joey Chestnut (-2500)
• Patrick Bertoletti (+1500)
• James Webb (+2500)
• Geoffrey Esper (+2500)
• Nick Wehry (+3500)
• Field (Participant not listed) (+1500)

Who won the Hot Dog Eating Contest last year?

Last year, Patrick Bertoletti won his first Mustard Belt by consuming 58 hot dogs and buns in just 10 minutes. On the women’s side, Miki Sudo claimed her tenth championship and now holds the women’s world record for eating 51 hot dogs and buns.

List of past Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winners 

• 2024: Patrick BertolettI, 58 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 51 (women’s)
• 2023: Joey Chestnut, 62 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 39 1/2 (women’s)  
• 2022: Joey Chestnut, 63 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 42 (women’s)  
• 2021: Joey Chestnut, 76 (men’s) | Michelle Lesco, 30 3/4 (women’s)  
• 2020: Joey Chestnut, 75 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 48 1/2 (women’s)  
• 2019: Joey Chestnut, 71 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 31 (women’s)  
• 2018: Joey Chestnut, 74 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 37 (women’s)  
• 2017: Joey Chestnut, 72 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 41 (women’s)  
• 2016: Joey Chestnut, 70 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 38 (women’s)  
• 2015: Matt Stonie, 62 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 38 (women’s)  
• 2014: Joey Chestnut, 61 (men’s) | Miki Sudo, 34 (women’s)  
• 2013: Joey Chestnut, 69 (men’s) | Sonya Thomas, 36 3/4 (women’s)  
• 2012: Joey Chestnut, 68 (men’s) | Sonya Thomas, 45 (women’s)  
• *2011: Joey Chestnut, 62 (men’s) | Sonya Thomas, 40 (women’s)  
• 2010: Joey Chestnut, 54  
• 2009: Joey Chestnut, 68  
• 2008: Joey Chestnut, 59 (defeated Takeru Kobayashi in an untimed eat-off, eating five hot dogs in 50 seconds)  
• 2007: Joey Chestnut, 66  
• 2006: Takeru Kobayashi, 53 3/4  
• 2005: Takeru Kobayashi, 49  
• 2004: Takeru Kobayashi, 53 1/2  
• 2003: Takeru Kobayashi, 44 1/2  
• 2002: Takeru Kobayashi, 50 1/2  
• 2001: Takeru Kobayashi, 50  
• 2000: Kazutoyo Arai, 25 1/8  
• 1999: Steve Keiner, 21 1/2  
• 1998: Hirofumi Nakajima, 19  
• 1997: Hirofumi Nakajima, 24 1/2  
• 1996: Ed Krachie, 22  
• 1995: Ed Krachie, 19 1/2  
• 1994: Mike DeVito, 20 

What is a ‘glizzy?’

A ‘glizzy’ is a slang term for a hot dog. The word has unknown origins, but some trace it back to handguns: A ‘Glizzy’ is a slang term for a Glock handgun. The word then evolved to mirror the magazine of a handgun, which is approximately the length of a hot dog. 

What is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest prize purse?

The total prize purse for the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is $40,000, divided between the men’s and women’s divisions. First place winners in each division will receive $10,000, second place winners will get $5,000, and third place winners will earn $2,500.

Who beat Joey Chestnut?

The last person to beat Joey Chestnut at the Nathan’s contest was Matt Stonie in 2015. Stonie ate 62 hot dogs and buns and Chestnut ate 60 hot dogs and buns. Chestnut also lost to Takeru Kobayashi in 2005, the year of Chestnut’s debut at Nathan’s, and 2006.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was expanded in part to create matchups exactly like the quarterfinal between English power Chelsea and one of Brazil’s biggest clubs, Palmeiras.

Cole Palmer helped Chelsea get the best of Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday, July 4 to advance to the semifinals. Malo Gusto also played a role in the victory, having his shot bounce off the opposing goalkeeper, Weverton Pereira da Silva, to create an own goal situation and take the 2-1 lead.

Estêvão Willian was named as the Superior Player of the Match in the loss. Estêvão scored his first Club World Cup goal, leveling the score for Palmeiras in the second half at 1.

Estêvão, the 18-year-old player from Brazil, is expected to join Chelsea later this month now that Palmeiras has been eliminated from the tournament.

‘You can see he’s a top player,’ Palmer said about his future teammate on the DAZN broadcast after the game. ‘We’re excited for him to join us.’

Chelsea will play Fluminense in the semifinal on Tuesday, July 8 at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Matheus Martinelli and Hércules helped Fluminense earn a 2-1 victory over Al-Hilal at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in the other quarterfinal on Friday, July 4.

Chelsea vs. Palmeiras highlights

Club World Cup bracket

Here’s a look at how the FIFA Club World Cup bracket looks following Friday’s two quarterfinal games:

On Saturday, July 5, UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain plays German Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich at 12 p.m. ET (TNT/DAZN), then Real Madrid faces Borussia Dortmund at 4 p.m. ET (TNT/TruTV/Univision/DAZN).

Final: Chelsea 2, Palmeiras 1

Malo Gusto helps Chelsea retake the lead in the 83rd minute. Gusto’s kick hit Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton Pereira da Silva before going into the goal. Gusto was not officially credited with the score as it was deemed an own goal against Giay.

Chelsea 1, Palmeiras 1

Estêvão Willian evens the score at 1 with a goal in the 53rd minute for Palmeiras. Chelsea made a pair of substitutions after the goal. Noni Madueke comes in for Christopher Nkunku and Joao Pedro replaces Liam Delap.

Halftime: Chelsea 1, Palmeiras 0

Cole Palmer scores in the 16 minute to give Chelsea the early 1-0 lead against Palmeiras. The score would stand through the rest of the first half.

Chelsea’s Reece James injured

Chelsea captain Reece James suffered an injury before the game on Friday. Andrey Santos replaced James in the starting lineup.

André Silva and Diogo Jota honored with moment of silence

Chelsea and Palmeiras players met at midfield as a moment of silence was held for André Silva and Diogo Jota before the game. The Portuguese soccer players were killed in a car crash in Northern Spain on Wednesday.

What time is Chelsea vs. Palmeiras at Club World Cup?

Friday’s Club World Cup quarterfinal between Chelsea and Palmeiras is set to kick off at 9 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa.

How to watch Chelsea vs. Palmeiras Club World Cup game: TV, stream

• Time: 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
• Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
• TV: truTV
• Stream: DAZN, Sling TV

Watch Palmeiras vs. Chelsea FREE on DAZN

Chelsea starting 11 vs. Palmeiras

Palmeiras starting 11 vs. Chelsea

PHILADELPHIA — Whether it was during his famed playing career, managing days or in his current advisory role with the Philadelphia Phillies, Larry Bowa has seen his fair share of baseball.

That makes it even more impressive that Otto Kemp’s performance since his recent call-up stood out.

‘He works for everything. Nothing’s given to him. He does everything well. … He’s a baseball player,’ Bowa told USA TODAY Sports. ‘He’s a student of the game. He handles himself unbelievable. 

‘If you want to think about it, all odds are against him never getting drafted.’ 

The odds, in fact, were against Kemp from the jump. Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Phillies following the 2022 MLB Draft out of Division II Point Loma Nazarene University, Kemp has extended his fill-in opportunity by becoming a consistent – and much-needed – presence in the lineup. 

‘It speaks to just going one day at a time,’ Kemp told USA TODAY Sports. ‘I truly believe that you have opportunities every single day and as long as you take advantage of those opportunities, work your butt off and do everything that you can on that day, you rinse and repeat and do it the next day, you’re going to end up in a good spot.’ 

Kemp’s uphill battle to the big leagues started slow as he had only reached High-A by the end of his first full minor league season. On top of his inner support group, one thing kept Kemp’s mindset of reaching the Majors in check: the Phillies being the only MLB team to see something in him.

‘I hold onto that because you need chips as a player,” Kemp said. ‘You’ve got to have a why.’

Kemp attributed it to a mixture of adjustments at the plate, seeing the work over the two previous seasons paying off and then growing in the mental side of the game.

‘At that point it became like, ‘Okay, this dream is real and this dream could be a reality soon. So, how do I put myself into the best possible perspective and mindset as we go to exceed?’ It was just the combination of the both that got me pushing me over the edge.’

Kemp carried that momentum into the spring as a non-roster invitee for spring training, and then to Lehigh Valley where he got off to a hot start for the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate. A .330/.421/.711 line in April made Kemp a candidate for a call-up.

Noted by The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, with his call-up Kemp became the first non-foreign undrafted hitter signed by the Phillies to reach the majors with the club since Jeff Grotewold in 1992. 

He further made history with his first career knock against the Chicago Cubs on June 9, becoming the first Point Loma player to record an MLB hit. Two Sea Lions have made it to the big leagues, but both were pitchers.

Since his call-up, Kemp has split most of his time between first and third base. In 21 games, Kemp is hitting .264 at the plate with five extra-base hits. He hit his first career home run, a 3-run shot to left-center, on June 27. He increased his batting average from 18 points with a 2-for-3 night in Game 2 of a split doubleheader vs. the San Diego Padres on July 2, his first start since Harper returned from the injured list.

‘He’s a grinder, man,’ Harper told USA TODAY Sports.

‘It just goes to show it doesn’t matter where you are, where you play or anything like that. Scouts are going to see you as long as you’re playing well and playing hard. He had the opportunity to come in here and do his job and we’re fortunate he’s done that for us. He deserves the opportunity. He deserves the moment.’ 

Kemp’s production on the field has also gotten the respect of his manager, Rob Thomson, who like Bowa called him a ‘baseball player” in mid-June.

Those endorsements from a pair of baseball lifers have served as reassurance for Kemp, which has allowed him to ‘just go out and play.’ 

‘That’s what I try to be, to be a baseball player. I pride myself in trying not to be a one-trick pony and a guy that can only do one thing,’ Kemp said. ‘It just confirms that I just need to be myself and keep playing baseball the way I know how to.’ 

A way to keep himself in the lineup will be learning to play left field. But Kemp is viewing his new role as a true utility player.

‘However I can chip in is where I’ll chip in,’ Kemp said. ‘If that’s playing first for a game, if Bryce needs a day, or if that’s platooning in left, whatever it needs to be, I’m going to step in there and fill in whenever I need. … Whatever can help this team win some baseball games.’ 

Kemp is the first to admit that the outfield is a bit new for him. He only played the outfield nine times in his minor league career, seven of those in left.

‘I feel comfortable in the outfield. It’s just a rep thing and that’s the mentality behind it. As long as I’m aggressive out in the outfield, I can live with that,’ Kemp said. 

The more positions Kemp plays, the more fun he has and is a better player for it.

“The more you understand all the positions on the field, the better off you’re going to be as a baseball player,” Kemp said.

It’s that mentality and willingness to do whatever is asked of him that makes Bowa certain of one thing about Kemp.

‘Whether it be (here or not) … He’s a big league player in my mind,’ Bowa said.

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Aaron Rodgers didn’t sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers until June 7. The 41-year-old is doing his best to make up for lost time by hosting some of his teammates for offseason workouts in Malibu, California.

Rodgers revealed the workout in a photo shared to his Instagram on Wednesday. The new Steelers quarterback was joined by many of his receiving weapons – Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek, Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin, DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson – at the session.

Rodgers had dropped a hint about the Malibu workout in one of his recent appearances on ‘The Pat McAfee Show.’ He didn’t say exactly who would be joining him but noted he had invited his wide receiver, tight ends and running backs to work out.

‘I know coming out to Malibu might not be that high on everybody’s list,’ Rodgers told McAfee. ‘But we do have some guys coming out next week. So it’ll be fun to spend a little time with them.’

The group did appear to have some fun. Notably, Skowronek posted a video of Rodgers throwing him an alley-oop off the glass to his social media accounts.

Perhaps that will allow the teammates to quickly build chemistry ahead of what is a critical season for the Steelers, who haven’t won a playoff game since the 2016 NFL campaign, and Rodgers, who said he is ‘pretty sure’ this will be his last season.

American Taylor Fritz looks to move onto the fourth round of Wimbledon when he faces No. 27 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on July 4.

Fritz, the No. 5-ranked player in the world, defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round and Gabriel Diallo in the second round to set up the third-round matchup with Davidovich Fokina. Both of Fritz’s wins so far came in five sets, with him needing three consecutive set wins over Perricard in the first round.

Fritz has faced Davidovich Fokina twice already in 2025, and the two are 1-1 against each other. Fritz defeated Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at the Eastbourne tournament, before Davidovich Fokina won 7-6, 7-6 at Delray Beach.

Fritz is still looking for his first Grand Slam win of his career. The Ranchos Palos Verdes, California, native’s best finish at Wimbledon is the quarterfinals, which he reached in 2022 and 2024.

Here’s when Fritz’s next Wimbledon matchup is, along with how to watch:

When does Taylor Fritz play next?

• Time: 8:30 a.m. ET
• Date: Friday, July 4
• Location: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (Wimbledon, London)

Fritz’s third-round matchup against Davidovich Fokina is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, July 4, in Wimbledon, London.

How to watch Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon

• TV channel: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN app, ESPN+

Fritz vs. Davidovich Fokina will air live on ESPN+, which requires a subscription. Wimbledon matches will also air on ESPN, with the network bouncing between different matchups, starting at 6 a.m. ET.

Taylor Fritz matchups at Wimbledon

Here are Fritz’s results at Wimbledon in 2025:

• First round: Taylor Fritz defeats Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-7, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-4
• Second round: Taylor Fritz defeats Gabriel Diallo 3-6, 6-3, 7-6, 4-6, 6-3