Happy 4th of July! We’ve got a few things to cover before you head out for your burgers and beers and no, we’re not forgetting the hot dogs.

Let’s eat fam!

🌭 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 🌭 

If you didn’t already know; Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is an annual competitive eating event held on the 4th of July at Coney Island, New York. The contest involves the world’s best competitive eaters who are trying to consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible within a time limit of 10 minutes. The event has gained widespread attention and media coverage and has become a Fourth of July tradition, attracting large crowds and celebrating the spirit of competition and gluttony.

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has won the contest in 15 of the past 16 years and he’ll be looking to win his 8th competition in a row today. The 10 highest dog totals in the event belong to Chestnut and he ate 76 hot dogs in 2021. He only managed 63 last year but he did have to tackle a protestor mid-competition. He’s a -4000 favorite in the contest today.

The event will be on ESPN from 11 am-1 pm ET today. Women will compete at 11 am and the men will compete at 12:30 pm. Let’s see if Chestnut will relish in the moment once again.

🏀 NBA News 🏀 

Bucks Bring In Beasley

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million deal with guard Malik Beasley.

Beasley, who is only 26 years old ranked fourth in the league in catch-and-shoot 3-point attempts despite playing less than 26 minutes per game and he shot 35.7% on all three’s last season.

Summer League Starts

• Chet Holmgren had a positive outing at his summer league opener after not playing in a game for 11 months. The #2 overall pick in the 2022 draft had 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks in an Oklahoma City win.

• Brandon Miller made his summer league debut after being drafted for #2 overall by the Charlotte Hornets in this year’s draft. Miller finished 18 points and scored some well-earned buckets but he did have 6 turnovers and 7 fouls. Not a bad showing for his first time on the NBA court.

FYI, in summer league you get 10 fouls before fouling out… #themoreyouknow

⚾️ Injuries In Major League Baseball ⚾️ 

LA Dodgers

The Dodgers had to place Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list yesterday as he’s been dealing with inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Kershaw can be reactivated as early as July 15 and he won’t be available to throw in the All-Star game which is his 10th time being selected

LA Angels

Mike Trout had to exit the game in a SoCal matchup where the LA Angels lost to the San Diego Padres last night. Trout fouled off a pitch and then quickly shook his wrist and would exit the game. He’s awaiting test results and will likely miss the All-Star game that he’s been selected to play in for the 11th straight time.

That’s all for today.

Bon Appetit!

-The Daily Breakroom