skipper

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Butera was 25 when the Rays put him in charge of the Hudson Valley Renegades, making him the youngest skipper in the minors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Lancashire skipper James Anderson took 4-18 to help his side defy the odds and defeat Derbyshire by 29 runs on a dramatic last day of the County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Eight changes from the World Cup final starting XV and a new captain in Megan Jones, who is standing in for pregnant skipper Zoe Stratford, brought a new look to the world champions.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Ex-Marlins manager Skip Schumaker will take the reins from four-time World Series champion Bruce Bochy, who did not return as the club’s skipper.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

A red jib was set and the skipper was carefully trying to steer it toward the dock.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos