captain

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And his absence will be felt since Davies, sidelined since May 6 with a hamstring injury, is not only the team’s best player but also its captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Roy Keane has cleared the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, with the pair having a "lovely chat" after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, it’s fallen on Ream, as both the captain and the oldest man on the roster, to prepare the team for what they’re about to experience when the U.S. opens play Friday at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Given the context of the winter and Stokes' position of authority, there will be plenty who believe simply putting himself in that situation is enough for a change of captain.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“If Edmond Dantès could wait fourteen years in a cold, dark prison,” she told herself, “surely I can hold steady until the captain returns. After all, how long can one luncheon last?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood