Joey Chestnut's Hot Dog Eating Controversy

Joey Chestnut will be eating hot dogs at Fort Bliss, Texas on the Fourth of July instead of Coney Island due to a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods. He hopes to return to the Nathan's Famous contest next year. Chestnut broke his long-standing partnership with Nathan's Famous and expressed feeling bullied.

Joey Chestnut Banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut banned from 2022 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for endorsing plant-based franks, leaving room for potential underdogs. Chestnut has dominated the contest for almost two decades, holding numerous world records in competitive eating.

Sponsorship Deal with German Arms Manufacturer

Borussia Dortmund signs sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, displaying defense company's logo ahead of Champions League final against Real Madrid. Rheinmetall is building a new plant to increase weapons production in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.