I NO LONGER FEEL EMPTY INSIDE

The world’s first ever Bratwurst Eating Championship was won by 99-pound Sony Thomas last week. Also known as “The Black Widow” on the competiive-eating circuit (yes, there is such a thing -- check out the International Federation fo Competitive Eating at www.ifoce.com and fulfill your life-long dreams), Thomas downed 35 brats in 10 minutes to take the title and break the previous record of 19 1/2 brats. One day eariler, Thomas won ate 22 grilled cheese sandwiches for practice. (AP)