Reuters Sports News Summary

"It's the same track, the same base as in Tokyo (where the last Summer Olympics were held), with small changes introduced," Blondel said, adding that he "couldn't say" if the track would be fast. Golf-Scheffler going from Green Jacket to diaper duty Scottie Scheffler reaffirmed his status as the best golfer on the planet after winning his second Masters on Sunday but with the birth of his first child on the way the world number one says golf is dropping way down his priority list.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Golf-Scheffler takes Green Jacket after Amen Corner bares teeth

Unflappable American Scottie Scheffler claimed a second Masters title in three years on Sunday, the world number one holding steady while his biggest challengers self-destructed making their way through the infamous Amen Corner. Scheffler, the Green Jacket winner in 2022, began the day with a one-stroke lead over twice major winner Collin Morikawa and posted a final round of four-under 68 to finish 11-under for the week, four clear of Swedish young gun Ludvig Aberg.

Golf-Aberg hungry for more after Masters near-miss in major debut

Ludvig Aberg may have fallen short in his bid to make a winning major championship debut on Sunday but his runner-up finish was the best by a Swede at the Masters and reaffirmed his belief that his day in the winner's circle will come. Starting the final round three shots back of Scottie Scheffler, the 24-year-old went toe-to-toe with the world number one as he tried to reel him in but was ultimately unable to get the job done.

NBA playoffs, play-in tournament set as Thunder grab West’s top seed

The last day of the regular season finalized seeding for the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament, with the Oklahoma City Thunder earning the top seed out West and the play-in set to begin on Tuesday. The eighth-seeded Lakers will face the No. 7 Pelicans in New Orleans, a familiar matchup after Los Angeles initiated that game by winning 124-108 in New Orleans on Sunday. That win prevented the Pelicans from avoiding the play-in tournament altogether, and the Lakers ended up winning the regular-season series 3-1.

Olympics-Long jumper Mitrevski gives Australian athletics boost ahead of Paris

Australian athletics hailed the prospect of another Olympic medal contender after long jumper Chris Mitrevski smashed his personal best at national championships over the weekend. The 27-year-old's winning jump of 8.32m in Adelaide earned him a ticket to Paris and marked him as a solid chance for a spot on the Games podium.

Olympics-Purple track for Paris should be "very, very good", say organisers

The purple athletics track being laid in Paris's Stade de France for the summer Olympics does not guarantee records but adjustments brought in by the manufacturer seem promising, said Alain Blondel, the sports manager for athletics events at Paris 2024. "It's the same track, the same base as in Tokyo (where the last Summer Olympics were held), with small changes introduced," Blondel said, adding that he "couldn't say" if the track would be fast.

Golf-Scheffler going from Green Jacket to diaper duty

Scottie Scheffler reaffirmed his status as the best golfer on the planet after winning his second Masters on Sunday but with the birth of his first child on the way the world number one says golf is dropping way down his priority list. He cautioned his rivals not to take this as a sign his clubs are going to be collecting dust in the garage, however, and said he will be back on the job after a bit of diaper duty.

MLB roundup: Down to final strike, Braves stun Marlins

MLB roundup: Sunday With the Atlanta Braves down to their final strike, Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run home run to give his club a stunning 9-7 win over the host Miami Marlins on Sunday.

NHL roundup: Vegas overcomes 3-goal hole to win in OT

Tomas Hertl scored on a deflection 1:23 into overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights, behind a pair of goals by William Karlsson, rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas. Hertl, stationed in front of the crease, redirected Jack Eichel's shot from the left point inside the right post for the game-winner. Hertl's goal came on a power play after Colorado defenseman Josh Manson picked up a high-sticking penalty on Eichel with 11.2 seconds left in regulation.

UFL roundup: Panthers surge past winless Roughnecks with big third quarter

The host Michigan Panthers rode a dominant third quarter to keep the Houston Roughnecks winless in the inaugural UFL season with a 34-20 victory on Sunday in Detroit. The Panthers (2-1) outscored the Roughnecks 22-3 in the third quarter to lead 34-14, then held on to drop Houston to 0-3.

Golf-Scheffler's Masters pursuers get dreams crushed in Amen Corner

Scottie Scheffler had a trio of golfers breathing down his neck during the final round of the Masters until they all abruptly joined the unsavoury list of Amen Corner victims and opened the door for him to slip into a second Green Jacket. The pivotal Amen Corner consists of holes 11-13 and the treacherous stretch tends to be a pivotal spot in deciding the Masters tournament each year but it is rare to see so many golfers crumble in such quick succession.