reigning
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Fornaroli is the reigning F2 champion, and won F3 the previous season.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is the reigning NFL most valuable player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
His younger brother is Christian McCaffrey, All-Pro running back for the San Francisco 49ers and reigning comeback player of the year.
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
As the newly reigning United States Open Champion, and a participant in the Rosenwald the previous year, Bobby had anticipated getting this invitation for the 1957 tournament.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
