defending champs

Giants knock off defending champs

FOXSports.com News  Sun, 01/15/2012 - 14:04

Manning knocks off defending champs for spot in NFC title game.


 

New Orleans Saints play Green Bay Packers

FOXSports.com News  Thu, 09/08/2011 - 18:27

New Orleans takes on defending champs at Lambeau Field.


 

Lakers try to avoid sweep vs. Mavs

SI.com  Sun, 05/08/2011 - 14:57

The Lakers hoped to begin a historic comeback in Dallas, but the Mavs have jumped all over the two-time defending champs.

The Mavs led by 24 at halftime thanks to torrid outside shooting.


 

Paul, Hornets pull even with Lakers

SI.com  Sun, 04/24/2011 - 22:44

The Lakers-Hornets series is down to a best-of-three. Chris Paul recorded a triple-double and the Hornets hung on for a 93-88 win in Game 4 against the two-time defending champs.


 

Arizona knocks out defending champs

FOXSports.com News  Thu, 03/24/2011 - 22:30

Arizona stuns top-seeded and defending champion Duke in the Sweet 16. See Thursday's NCAA scores.


 

NBA-worst Cavs shock Lakers at home

FOXSports.com News  Wed, 02/16/2011 - 16:18

The two-time defending champs lose to the Cavs. Seriously.


 

Rally Kings

SI.com  Fri, 10/15/2010 - 22:53

Experience has taught the Yankees that no deficit in the playoffs is too daunting. The defending champs used a five-run spurt in the 8th to stun the Rangers 6-5 in Game 1 of the ALCS.


 

Defending champs Italy knocked out

FOXSports.com News  Thu, 06/24/2010 - 10:11

Listless defending champions get the boot at World Cup.


 

Penguins eliminated by Canadiens in Game 7

FOXSports.com News  Wed, 05/12/2010 - 16:50

The defending champs are ousted by the Canadiens in Game 7.


 

Ted Keith: Lee trade gives both Phillies and Indians exactly wha...

SI.com  Wed, 07/29/2009 - 15:04

Reigning AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee is headed to the Phillies, a move that bolsters the defending champs' hopes to repeat.

But the six-player deal also helps the Indians, says Ted Keith.