reigning

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Hearts have led the Scottish Premiership since October and remain one point ahead of Celtic with two games to go - but are the reigning champions now favourites to win the title?

From BBC • May 10, 2026

They showed the same qualities against Liverpool in the quarter-final, winning at Anfield for the second successive season, digging deep into their defensive resources to secure a 4-0 aggregate win over England's reigning champions.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

They have the league’s reigning most valuable player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is the leading candidate to repeat as MVP.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Leeds bounced back from the defeat against Pep Guardiola's side by taking four points from a possible six against Chelsea and reigning champions Liverpool in the next two games.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The old method dictated that in the event all the games were played and there was a tie, the reigning champion would retain the title.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady