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Joey Chestnut is back at the table. Major League Eating confirmed the seventeen-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion will compete in two thousand twenty six despite being on probation for a battery charge. The organization ruled he did not violate their code of conduct, clearing the path for Chestnut's return to Coney Island.
Meanwhile, the NFL is watching Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith after he was arrested in Georgia on reckless driving and speeding charges. The league has yet to announce any discipline, but with the Eagles coming off a Super Bowl run, this is exactly the kind of off-season noise a contender does not want swirling around its roster heading into camp.
And the basketball world is holding its breath. LeBron James has offered a clearer timeline on his free agency decision, and the NBA universe is hanging on every word. Where the future Hall of Famer lands next could reshape the entire league landscape, and right now, nobody has a firm answer.
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