scouting

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"When it's really bad weather, I'm ringing around trying to see who's definitely playing, scouting around to see which non-league clubs play on an artificial pitch," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Gyokeres, who helped Sweden reach the World Cup finals a week ago, is the product of a scouting network that keeps delivering for Sporting.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Their scouting led them to Nacua, an under-the-radar prospect who played college football at Washington and Brigham Young.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“There was no structure,” says Tevreden, whose short playing career led him into coaching and scouting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“You don’t want to ask after the health of anyone, if you’re a funeral director. They think maybe you’re scouting for business,” said Mr. Ibis, in an undertone.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman