Wednesday Morning Sports – Chestnut Continues Dominant Eating Streak, Two Loper T&F Stars to Compete at US Championships, Husker MBB Trio Participating in NBA Summer League, Sports Scores and Schedules

CHESTNUT CONTINUES DOMINANT EATING STREAK:

Joey Chestnut is once again the champion of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. 

The contest was initially scheduled to kick off at noon, but due to severe weather at Coney Island, it was put into a lightning delay. Then news broke that the contest had been completely canceled.

But Joey Chestnut came to Coney Island on Tuesday to eat at least 60 hot dogs in 10 minutes. And he, just like George Washington crossing the Delaware River in 1776, would not be denied.

Ten minutes and 62 hot dogs later, Chestnut stood alone as the winner, having eaten 14 more than the second-place finisher.

TWO LOPERS TO COMPETE AT US CHAMPIONSHIPS IN OREGON:

Wes Ferguson and Brayden Sorensen will represent Nebraska Kearney at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Track & Field (USATF) Outdoor Championships this weekend (July 6-9) in Eugene, Oreg.

Ferguson (800-meters) and Sorensen (high jump) had to hit necessary times and marks to qualify. This will be Sorensen’s second straight appearance; he currently is in a four-way tie for 16th (7-1.75) with Ferguson ranking eighth out of 32 (1:45.46) among declared competitors.

A three-time Division II national champion in the 800 (two outdoor and one indoor), Ferguson (Fremont) will run in the first round on Thursday at 4:50 p.m.

The high jump starts Sunday at 7:05 p.m. Central. The initial height will be close or at Sorensen’s career-best effort of 7-1.75. 

Also heading to Eugene is incoming freshman javelin thrower Wyatt Hammond (Norton, Kan.). He qualified for the U.S. Under 20 Championships thanks to a throw of 195-9.

TRIO OF HUSKERS SELECTED FOR NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ACTION:

Bryce McGowens (Charlotte Hornets), Trey McGowens (Brooklyn Nets) and Sam Griesel (Boston Celtics) will be in action in either the California Classic in Sacramento or the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas. 

The Hornets are in both the California Classic, which began Monday in Sacramento, and the Las Vegas Summer League. Brooklyn and Boston will compete in Las Vegas Summer League, which begins on July 7. Each team will play five games in Las Vegas between July 7-17.

Bryce McGowens, a second-round pick by Charlotte in the 2022 NBA Draft, played in 46 games, including seven starts in 2022-23.

Trey McGowens begins his second professional season, as he averaged 3.7 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 23 contests with the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League.

Griesel begins his professional career after starting for the Huskers in 2022-23. The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 12.0 points, 3.8 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game, ranking ninth in the Big Ten in assists.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:

Colorado Rockies v. Houston Astros – 1:10 PM

Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays – 5:40 PM

St. Louis Cardinals @ Miami Marlins – 5:40 PM

Oakland Athletics @ Detroit Tigers – 5:40 PM

Cincinnati Reds @ Washington Nationals – 6:05 PM

Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees – 6:05 PM

Atlanta Braves @ Cleveland Guardians – 6:10 PM

Texas Rangers @ Boston Red Sox – 6:10 PM

Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins – 6:40 PM

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee Brewers – 7:10 PM

Toronto Blue Jays @ Chicago White Sox – 7:10 PM

Los Angeles Angels @ San Diego Padres – 7:40 PM

Seattle Mariners @ San Francisco Giants – 8:05 PM

New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks – 8:40 PM

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 9:10 PM

Local Results & Schedules:

THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:

WEDNESDAY:

• Kearney Legion Baseball:
  • Runza Seniors: All-Star Game in Hastings
  • POST 52: N/a
  • Five Points: N/a
  • Jerseys: N/a
• KGFW Sports Schedule:
  • Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)

THURSDAY:

• Kearney Legion Baseball:
  • Runza Seniors: N/a
  • POST 52: @ Wichita State All-Midwest Select Showcase
  • Five Points: N/a
  • Jerseys: N/a
• KGFW Sports Schedule:
  • Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)

FRIDAY:

• Kearney Legion Baseball:
  • Runza Seniors: Kearney/Hastings Tournament
    • GAME ONE: v. Pat Hagge Millard South Seniors @ Memorial Field – 7:30 PM
  • POST 52: @ Wichita State All-Midwest Select Showcase
  • Five Points: N/a
  • Jerseys: @ Grand Island
• KGFW Sports Schedule:
  • Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)

SATURDAY:

• Kearney Legion Baseball:
  • Runza Seniors: Kearney/Hastings Tournament
    • GAME TWO: v. Union Pizzeria Senior Mustangs @ Memorial Field – 9:30 AM
    • GAME THREE: v. Dirt Devils Malkin @ Memorial Field – 7:30 PM
  • POST 52: @ Wichita State All-Midwest Select Showcase
  • Five Points: N/a
  • Jerseys: @ Grand Island
• KGFW Sports Schedule:
  • N/a

SUNDAY:

• Kearney Legion Baseball:
  • Runza Seniors: Kearney/Hastings Tournament
    • GAME FOUR: v. Judds Bros. Seniors @ Memorial Field – 3 PM
  • POST 52: @ Wichita State All-Midwest Select Showcase
  • Five Points: N/a
  • Jerseys: @ Grand Island
• KGFW Sports Schedule:
  • N/a