In 1980, the Islanders of Denis Potvin, Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy began a four-Cup reign, and then the Oilers won five of the next seven Cup finals, with Wayne Gretzky along for four of the titles.
Vonn, the three-time defending World Cup and reigning Olympic downhill champion, had finished second behind Riesch in both downhills at Lake Louise, Alberta, two weeks ago.
Wasps were duly knocked out of the Champions Cup by reigning European champions Toulon, but not before a stirring second-half fightback.
Chelsea were the reigning cup holders and United the reigning league champions in this heavyweight match-up.
But even though Pel won three World Cups, he reigned in a. pre-endorsement world.
"Given that you need to either be the World Cup host country, reigning world champions or reigning continental champions, England's only chance to take part in the Confederations Cup is if they host it in 2025 … is that the reason for some of the disdain by the UK press towards such an enjoyable and exciting tournament?" asks Ian Cook.
England will have another manager for the next World Cup, Hodgson's reign will be defined by a result comparable to losing to the United States in the 1950 World Cup and the now-familiar inquest will begin again in a country that likes to see itself as football royalty.
Johnson, the reigning Cup champion, began the race 9 points behind Gordon, his Hendrick Motorsports teammate.
She arrived at Madison Square Garden for the American Cup as the reigning all-around world and national champion.
Bill Wohl, the SAP spokesman, said in a phone interview: "The fact is you'll see the SAP logo aboard the reigning cup champion in 2003.
Clearly, Daimler's merger with Chrysler, the reigning cup holder champion, hasn't had much effect on Mercedes designers in Stuttgart.
