Chestnut repeats victory in Coney Island’s annual hot dog eating contestNEW YORK — Reigning champ Joey Chestnut has logged his third consecutive win in Coney Island’s annual hot dog eating contest with a world-record 68 franks. Setanta files for bankruptcy protection, to cease broadcasting shortlyLONDON — Sports broadcaster Setanta has filed for bankruptcy protection and says it will shortly cease broadcasting to its customers in the U.K. Report: Manny Ramirez had testosterone ratio between 4:1 and 10:1BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN.com is reporting Manny Ramirez’s positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and that the lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him. Bharti Airtel launches two DTH entry packsNEW DELHI - Leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel Monday announced the launch of two new entry packages for Digital TV, its direct-to-home (DTH) service. Report: Brett Favre to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress about possible comebackMINNEAPOLIS — Just when Brett Favre looked to finally be out, the Minnesota Vikings could be pulling him back in. Citing an anonymous source “with direct knowledge of the discussions between the two parties,” ESPN reported Tuesday that Favre is scheduled to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress later this week about a possible comeback with Minnesota. BCS coordinator tells Congress playoff system would threaten bowl gamesWASHINGTON — The coordinator of the Bowl Championship Series says a switch to a playoff system would threaten the existence of celebrated bowl games. |