May your day be filled with fireworks, time with friends and watching adults try to eat 77 hot dogs in 10 mins.
Do not try this at home,
The Last Night's Game Team
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
An American tradition unlike any other- the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is today. Be prepared to spice up any conversation with useless hot dog knowledge like vomiting. In the hot dog eating contest, an eater who has "a Roman incident" or “reversal of fortune,” as it is so delightfully called, will be disqualified if the result of that incident touches the plate or table. After the contest, eaters can dispose of the food however they’d like, although some contests have a post-binge wait period.
The 14-time men’s champ, Joey Chestnut, will be defending his title today on crutches and in a cast as he recovers from a ruptured tendon.
There's more where that came from in this week's podcast, "The Independence Day Tradition That Makes Us Want To Puke." LISTEN OR READ MORE
Short and Sweet
Carson Pickett makes history as the first player with a limb difference to play for the USWNT (US Women's National Soccer Team). Catch her and her teammates as they take on Haiti today.
The US Open's (tennis) social media person needs a raise after they roasted a Twitter user who said tennis isn't a sport.
Major League Baseball's (MLB) Fourth of July hats are an acquired taste.
On Thursday, Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe will receive the nation's highest civilian honor - the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Before We Go
After attending an Adele concert Friday night in London, Tom Cruise celebrated his 60th birthday at the British Grand Prix (F1 - Formula One) yesterday. Cruise was supporting his 'good friend' Lewis Hamilton. Chef Gordon Ramsay, actor Damien Lewis and other celebs watched as Hamilton finished third, with driver Carlos Sainz bringing home the win. PARTY LIKE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY
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