Austin Manchester Austin Manchester is an NYC-based journalist covering all things gaming for Polygon. Unfortunately, dogs are frequently featured in games as enemies destined to be killed by the ...

The man who admitted to dragging his dog behind a truck in the Spring Valley/La Mesa area, causing fatal injuries to the animal, told Animal Control officers that he forgot he had tied the dog to ...

Witnesses said that the dog was flipping over while being dragged, and that the driver appeared to laugh and ignore bystanders as they attempted to rescue the animal.

Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is always held July 4, and typically takes place near the original Nathan's store in Coney Island. Competitors have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible.

Joey Chestnut won the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest by 24 hot dogs.

Here's what you need to know about this year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, including how to watch.

PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand has returned for 2025 to crown a new adorable adopted dog as grand prize winner. The winning canine will receive dog ...

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is right around the corner, and superstar Joey Chestnut is back! Will he dominate? Let's get into it.

The owner's dog, Draco, started taking a special interest in one of the power outlets in the hallway. He would pull any item he could find—pillows, blankets, toys—to the outlet, trying to ...

The iconic Coney Island hot dog eating contest is back, but is Joey "Jaws" Chestnut returning after his ban? Here's what to know.

A coffee-shop confrontation about a non-service dog in a "no pets" restaurant raises questions about rules enforcement and proper customer intervention.