scouting

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This week's Memorial will be McIlroy's last event before this month's US Open at Shinnecock Hills - and he revealed he undertook a scouting mission to the New York course earlier this week.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The corner is scrambled away to Ryan Giggs, who scuffs a shot goalward and a delirious Sheringham sweeps in, scouting over his shoulder to check the offside while wheeling away celebrating wildly.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Speaking at an end-of-season newsconference, GM Rob Pelinka said the Lakers will hire two new assistant general managers, with the other position focusing on pro scouting, draft scouting and player development.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“It was just this old-school, traditional scouting with the sound of the ball off the bat and the dreams that you had of what this guy could become.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“But who decides what to do about elil? And digging and sending out scouting parties and so on?”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams