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Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win hot dog-eating contest

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay to clinch his 16th title at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and Miki Sudo claimed her ninth women’s title.

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Eagles’ White House visit canceled over anthem dispute

Digging deeper into a culture war that hes repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday, citing the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem.

NJ lawmakers working out kinks to kick off sports betting

New Jersey lawmakers are scheduled to make some key decisions as they race to legalize sports betting after winning a case in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Roger Bannister, first to run a mile under 4 minutes, dies at 88

Roger Bannister died peacefully in Oxford on Saturday at the age of 88. He made history on May 6, 1954, when he became the first runner to break the 4-minute barrier in the mile — a feat of speed and endurance that stands as one of the seminal sporting achievements of the 20th century.

Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson killed by suspected drunken driver

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson was one of two men killed early Sunday when a suspected drunken driver struck them as they stood outside their car along a highway in Indianapolis, the team and police said.

North Korea sends officials to South Korea during Winter Olympics

North Korea will send its nominal head of state and other senior officials to South Korea this week, Seoul officials said Sunday, as the rivals push through with rare rapprochement steps ahead of this month’s Winter Olympics in the South.