- Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest kicks off Fourth of July — Joey Chestnut is the heavy favorite aiming for his 18th title, and Miki Sudo is chasing her 12th in the women’s division.
- A full MLB slate features rivalry matchups (Braves‑Mets, Dodgers‑Padres, Cubs‑Cardinals) — plenty of baseball to follow throughout the day.
- The FIFA World Cup round of 16 begins, so knockout‑stage soccer adds international drama to the holiday.
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