reigning
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The Dodgers are the reigning back-to-back champions and are aiming to become the first National League team to win three World Series in a row.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The Sri Lankans will meet reigning champions India and Bangladesh play Pakistan, with both semi-finals scheduled for Thursday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
That gift earns him the nickname “Aerobullet”—and roughly $8 million a year, making him the second highest paid rider in the world, behind only reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Consider: Every starter is back from a unit that in 2025 led the NFL in offense and scoring, including quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Garry Kasparov, the reigning champion, was one who discounted the match’s significance.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
