Chelsea captain James undergoes knee surgery

LONDON (AP): Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone knee surgery, the English Premier League club said yesterday. Chelsea described the procedure as minor, but did not confirm the precise nature of the injury, which was sustained during a training session. England defender James has endured a slew of injuries involving his knee and hamstring. A hamstring problem ruled him out of part of the 2026 World Cup. Chelsea did not say how long it would take before the 26-year-old James would be back in action.