Crutch time: Chestnut secures 15th Nathan's title

Despite an injury and outside interference, Joey Chestnut remained the Fourth of July king with another Nathan's championship. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220705) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220705) Top Story Despite an injury and outside interference, Joey Chestnut remained the Fourth of July king with another Nathan's championship. - Josh B. 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