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America's champion competitive eater returns to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this Saturday, aiming for his 18th victory in 19 years. Joey Chestnut bounced back from a 2024 ban to reclaim his crown with 70½ hot dogs last year.
Chicago's beloved Wrigley Field opened its gates 112 years ago today, launching what would become one of baseball's most iconic venues. The ballpark has hosted generations of fans with its ivy-covered walls, hand-turned scoreboard, and unbroken streak of live organ music.
