defending champion

Murray knocks out ailing Federer

BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition  Fri, 11/14/2008 - 09:15

Andy Murray puts Roger Federer out of the Masters Cup in Shanghai as the defending champion struggles with a lower back injury in an epic encounter.


 

Live text - Murray v Federer

BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition  Fri, 11/14/2008 - 02:34

Andy Murray takes on Roger Federer at the Masters Cup, aiming to knock the defending champion out in the group stage.


 

Soccer: Nasri double gives Arsenal win against Man U

Topix - Sports News  Sat, 11/08/2008 - 13:23

Samir Nasri scored twice to give Arsenal a 2-1 victory over defending champion Manchester United this morning , revitalising its Premier League title bid and alleviating the pressure on manager Arsene Wenger.


 

Nalbandian beats Murray in Paris

BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition  Fri, 10/31/2008 - 09:59

Andy Murray's superb run of form ends with defeat by defending champion David Nalbandian at the Paris Masters.


 

Skate America - Road to Vancouver

Topix - Sports News  Fri, 10/24/2008 - 16:20

October 23, 2008 - Are you ready for some figure skating? Skate America , the first major competition of the season, begins today in Everett, Washington.

It looks to be a tough contest for the women.

Reigning U.S. champion Mirai Nagasu will be participating in the event, along with reigning World Junior champion Rachael Flatt and Skate America defending champion Kimmie Meissner.


 

Man U gets Celtic in Champions draw (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:54

Defending champion Manchester United will face British rival Celtic in the group stage of the Champions League.

United will also meet Villarreal and Aalborg in the 32-team phase, with the first round scheduled for Sept. 16-17.

"We always love to draw the champion of Europe as we did last year (with FC Barcelona)," Celtic striker Scott McDonald said after the draw Thursday.