reigning
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While former undisputed super-bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney has moved up to featherweight and is targeting Serrano, the reigning champion remains focused on her exit strategy.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
What was a surprise was the relatively minor amount the Dodgers had to give up to acquire the reigning two-time AL Cy Young Award winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is the reigning NFL most valuable player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The Premier League is not far away, with reigning champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, 21 August.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The winner would then play a match with the reigning World Champion, Mikhail Botvinnik, to seek the title.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
