Joey Chestnut, the reigning champion and 17-time winner of Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will compete in the July 4 spectacle while on probation after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.

The final whistle in Istanbul last night secured Aston Villa their first major trophy in 30 years, but also unleashed an intensity of emotion in Prince Williamnever seen before.

Once again, San Antonio All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox tried to go through a pregame workout. And once again, his right ankle remained a problem.Fox was ruled out of Game 2 of the Spurs' Western Conference finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, the second consecutive game he has missed because of the ankle issue. The Spurs kept Dylan Harper in the starting lineup in his place.The Spurs held out hope until about an hour before game time Wednesday that Fox could play, and coach Mitch Johnson just as he did Monday indicated that Fox's status will be a series of game-time decisions for the rest of the season. The team has not revealed what is causing the ankle soreness.Itll be pretty status quo moving forward, I believe, regardless of if he plays in games or not, Johnson said. Thisll be just kind of the world we live in.Fox was an All-Star this season for the Spurs, averaging 18.6 points per game in the regular season second on the team behind only Victor Wembanyama's 25 points per game.Harper who was named to the NBA's All-Rookie first team earlier Wednesday was brilliant in the Spurs' Game 1 win, with 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and a team playoff record seven steals.Harper, who turned 20 on March 2, is the second-youngest player to have appeared in this season's playoffs, behind only Minnesota's Joan Beringer and Phoenix's Khaman Maluach both still just 19. Beringer and Maluach combined to score 24 points in this season's playoffs, matching the total that Harper had in Game 1 against the Thunder alone.He didn't just get this talented or this good, Johnson said. For him to buy into the role that was in front of him, for him to do what was asked and be held accountable and learn what it took and what we needed to win games and be a part of it while probably suppressing some of his individual capabilities is hard to do for a 19- to 20-year-old.For him to be able to do that and grow as a winning team player and then have his individual talent pop as well it's hard to do in this league at any time. Doing it as a rookie in the playoffs is ridiculous.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba

Once again, San Antonio All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox tried to go through a pregame workout. And once again, his right ankle remained a problem.Fox was ruled out of Game 2 of the Spurs' Western Conference finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, the second consecutive game he has missed because of the ankle issue. The Spurs kept Dylan Harper in the starting lineup in his place.The Spurs held out hope until about an hour before game time Wednesday that Fox could play, and coach Mitch Johnson just as he did Monday indicated that Fox's status will be a series of game-time decisions for the rest of the season. The team has not revealed what is causing the ankle soreness.Itll be pretty status quo moving forward, I believe, regardless of if he plays in games or not, Johnson said. Thisll be just kind of the world we live in.Fox was an All-Star this season for the Spurs, averaging 18.6 points per game in the regular season second on the team behind only Victor Wembanyama's 25 points per game.Harper who was named to the NBA's All-Rookie first team earlier Wednesday was brilliant in the Spurs' Game 1 win, with 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and a team playoff record seven steals.Harper, who turned 20 on March 2, is the second-youngest player to have appeared in this season's playoffs, behind only Minnesota's Joan Beringer and Phoenix's Khaman Maluach both still just 19. Beringer and Maluach combined to score 24 points in this season's playoffs, matching the total that Harper had in Game 1 against the Thunder alone.He didn't just get this talented or this good, Johnson said. For him to buy into the role that was in front of him, for him to do what was asked and be held accountable and learn what it took and what we needed to win games and be a part of it while probably suppressing some of his individual capabilities is hard to do for a 19- to 20-year-old.For him to be able to do that and grow as a winning team player and then have his individual talent pop as well it's hard to do in this league at any time. Doing it as a rookie in the playoffs is ridiculous.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba

Aston Villa have claimed the Europa League title after dismantling Freiburg 3-0 at Besiktas Park in Istanbul this evening.The triumph brings silverware back to Villa Park for the first time since their League Cup success three decades ago.It also marks the club's second major European honour, coming 44 years after their famous European Cup victory in Rotterdam.Manager Unai Emery has now lifted this particular trophy on five separate occasions, cementing his reputation as the competition's undisputed master.Strikes from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers sealed a comprehensive victory against the German opponents.Villa's supporters, who had waited nearly half a century for another continental final, witnessed their side deliver a commanding performance on the grandest stage.Tielemans opened the scoring four minutes before half-time with a superb volley, converting from a cleverly worked short corner routine to fire into the bottom corner.The Belgian midfielder, who netted the winning goal for Leicester in the 2021 FA Cup final, demonstrated textbook technique with his strike.Buendia doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time, bending an effort from 18 yards beyond goalkeeper Noah Atubolu and into the top corner.The German side had barely created an opportunity in the opening 41 minutes before Villa's devastating double blow.Rogers completed the scoring just before the hour mark, sliding in at the near post to convert Buendia's cross.Amadou Onana struck the woodwork and Buendia spurned a chance for a fourth, though Villa's superiority was already beyond question.Striker Ollie Watkins praised his teammates' display in his post-match interview with TNT Sports: "To perform like that was unbelievable. We controlled the game and punished them."Aston Villa are Europa League champions TNT Sports & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/5dkC3hBzLx Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 20, 2026 Watkins highlighted the importance of set-piece coach Austin MacPhee's work, noting how crucial dead-ball situations can prove in finals."Unai was really calm in the build-up, sometimes he's a bit anxious in the league. That set the tone," he added.Goalscorer Rogers told TNT Sports: "It's a great moment for the club. We'll go down in history."The forward revealed Emery had repeatedly urged him to arrive in the penalty area more frequently, making his close-range finish particularly satisfying.Tielemans reflected on a campaign of fluctuating fortunes: "It's been a season of ups and downs - we started so bad, our standards were poor. But we turned things around, credit to the players and staff."Emery inherited a side languishing just three points above the relegation zone when he replaced Steven Gerrard in November 2022.His meticulous work over three and a half years has transformed Villa into regular top-five challengers and now European champions once more.The victory also secures Champions League football for next season, with Villa having already guaranteed a top-five Premier League finish.Nine members of the legendary 1982 European Cup-winning squad attended the final in Istanbul to witness the club's return to continental glory.Among those celebrating at the final whistle was Villa supporter Prince William, who watched his team claim major silverware for the first time in 30 years.Captain John McGinn controlled proceedings in midfield throughout as Freiburg rarely threatened.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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After weeks of backlash from local residents and environmental advocates, Mexican officials announced they will reject Royal Caribbeans proposal to build a massive water park along the countrys Caribbean coastline.Critics of the cruise line's project argued the development threatened the regions fragile ecosystem and the character of the small coastal community of Mahahual.Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, May 19, Alicia Brcena, Mexicos secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), responded to questions about the development.CRUISE PASSENGERS COMPLAINED ABOUT CABIN PROBLEM, NOW SHIPS ARE MAKING A BIG CHANGE"I'd like to inform you that Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project will not be approved," the official said."The company is also looking to withdraw the project, but we at SEMARNAT will not approve it."Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum echoed those concerns during a press conference Monday morning."We must not do anything that affects that area, which has a very important ecological balance, and is particularly important for the reefs," she said, as Reuters reported.DISAPPOINTED CRUISE PASSENGERS ERUPT AS ALCOHOL BAN AFFEECTS MAJOR VOYAGESA Royal Caribbean spokesperson told Fox News Digital the cruise operator is "disappointed," but "respects the role of Mexico's environmental authorities."The spokesperson added, "Mahahual is a special place that deserves care and protection. We continue to believe in Mexico, and are optimistic [about] the potential to advance our investment responsibly."The spokesperson said the company plans to "re-engage stakeholders" as it works to develop "essential environmental infrastructure, the creation of thousands of local jobs, and community programs that support the people of Mexico."Royal Caribbean first unveiled Perfect Day Mexico in October 2024 as part of its expanding portfolio of cruise destinations. It was originally scheduled to open in 2027.The proposed site in Mahahual, Quintana Roo, was expected to feature "an all-new thrilling water park; jaw-dropping pools and beaches, restaurants, bars and more," according to a company press release.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe cruise line promoted the development as a "sustainable destination."The decision follows mounting criticism from environmental advocates and residents about the projects potential ramifications. A Change.org petition demanding the "immediate cancellation" of the development drew more than 4.8 million signatures."Mahahual is not an amusement park. It is a fishing town inhabited by local communities who live facing the sea," the petition states.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES"This project directly threatens [our] rights to access and use the sea, the beaches, and the mangroves, our local identity, our way of life, our freedom to live here," the petition says.The petition goes on to describe Mahahual as "one of the last free strongholds of the Mexican Caribbean, while Playa del Carmen and Tulum have already succumbed to the logic of profit."Royal Caribbean fans had mixed reactions on Reddit forums.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZOne person applauded the decision, saying, "Good for Mexico."Another said, "I can see the concerns here, but no doubt some folks will be disappointed."CocoCay, located in the Bahamas, is a predecessor of the proposed project in Mexico.CocoCay has been a huge success for the company, drawing over 2 million visitors annually, according to Cruise Industry News.Mahahual is known for its close access to the Mesoamerican Reef the worlds second-largest barrier reef system, according to Reuters.The coastal town has increasingly attracted scuba divers and tourists looking to experience marine ecosystems, coral formations, tropical fish and other sea life.

Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."

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