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Joey Chestnut remains the overwhelming favorite to win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this year (roughly 95% odds) and could threaten his own 76-dog record; the sport’s drama has long hinged on rivalries with Kobayashi and Stonie, and Chestnut’s 2024 absence briefly cut buzz and ESPN ratings, while his 2025 return boosted viewership to about 1.62 million.
The Phoenix Mercury trail 0-3 in the 2025 WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces but are fighting to stay alive in Game 4. The series has garnered significant attention, with Game 1 achieving the highest viewership in 28 years for a WNBA Finals game, and the first three games collectively marking the best Finals viewership in 25 years, indicating growing interest in women's basketball despite the series' current imbalance.
The 2025 WNBA Finals saw a significant increase in viewership, with Game 1 becoming the most-watched in 28 years, highlighting the league's growing popularity beyond star players like Caitlin Clark, and indicating strong interest in the series despite varying game intensities.