Defending champion Argentina qualifies for 2026 World Cup
Defending champion Argentina qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday when Bolivia failed to beat Uruguay. Argentina leads South…
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Deadspin | Defending champ UConn eager to take fight to top-seeded Florida
Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma…
Nick Ball planning for Naoya Inoue superfight after defending WBA world championship against TJ Doheny
Nick Ball forced TJ Doheny out of their world title fight after 10 rounds to retain the WBA featherweight world…
F1 2025: Martin Brundle previews season's biggest questions with Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, Max Verstappen defending title
How many teams and drivers are in world championship contention? How will Lewis Hamilton fare in his first season at…
Deadspin | WTA roundup: Defending champ loses opener in Austin
Jan 14, 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Kimberly Birrell of Australia hits a forehand during her match against Eva Lys of…
Deadspin | San Diego faces defending champ Galaxy in inaugural match
Jan 9, 2025; Miami Beach, Florida, USA; San Diego FC Hirving Lozano fields questions during the Major League Soccer Media…
Two-time defending IndyCar champ Alex Palou’s next challenge: Conquering ovals
Bob Pockrass FOX NASCAR Insider Alex Palou, the two-time defending IndyCar Series champion, is coming off his third championship in…
Deadspin | ATP roundup: Defending Delray Beach champ Taylor Fritz falls
Jan 18, 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Taylor Fritz of United States of America exits after his match against Gael Monfils…
Deadspin | Three-time defending champ Iga Swiatek starts strong in Doha
Jan 24, 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates during her match against Madison Keys of United States…