Reuters Sports News Summary

Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Guy authors Virginia's dream finish, heartbreak for Auburn

Shots in the driveway and the sign hanging in the Virginia practice gym were Kyle Guy's first thoughts when he realized a last-second whistle would send him to the free-throw line with a chance to lift Virginia into the national championship game. "I literally told myself, 'You dream of this moment,'" said Guy, who made three free throws with 0.6 seconds left to give the Cavaliers a 63-62 win over Auburn in the first national semifinal game at the Final Four on Saturday night. Golf: Kupcho makes history as first woman to win at Augusta

Jennifer Kupcho struck a blow for gender equality on Saturday when she was crowned Augusta National Women's Amateur champion by firing a final round five-under 67 to claim a four shot victory over Mexico's Maria Fassi. Following the first women's competitive round played at Augusta National, it was a double celebration for Kupcho as she hoisted the silver and gold Tiffany-designed cup at a club that just seven years ago did not have a single woman member. Women's tournament helps Augusta National erase stain

With the successful staging of the Augusta National Women's Amateur on Saturday, the home of the Masters removed a little more of the stain left by decades of gender discrimination. But more polish will be needed if one of the world's most exclusive clubs hopes to clean the slate entirely. MLB roundup: Cubs end six-game skid

Jason Heyward went 3-for-3 with two homers and three RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs pulled away for a 14-8 win over the host Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Victor Caratini and Javier Baez also homered for the Cubs, who set a season high for runs. Chicago snapped a six-game losing streak and recorded its first win since the season opener on March 28. Reports: Arkansas, Nevada's Musselman in contract talks

Arkansas is in final negotiations with Eric Musselman to become its next basketball coach, according to multiple reports Sunday. The 54-year-old Musselman, Nevada's coach since 2015, has led the Wolf Pack to the NCAA Tournament in three of his four seasons there. NHL roundup: Predators beat Blackhawks to win division crown

Viktor Arvidsson completed the comeback -- and set a franchise record in the process -- as host Nashville scored five unanswered goals to beat Chicago 5-2 on Saturday night and claim the top spot in the Central Division on the final night of the regular season. The Predators (47-29-6, 100 points) will face the Dallas Stars in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They are on a roll, having won eight of their last 11 games down the stretch to claim a second consecutive division crown. NHL playoff pairings: Dominant Lightning face Blue Jackets

The Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the regular season, but can they strike again in the postseason? The curtain fell on the NHL regular season on Saturday night, and the Stanley Cup playoffs begin Wednesday with all eyes on the Lightning (62-16-4, 128 points). The next closest point total to Tampa Bay's tally was 107, produced by both the Western Conference-leading Calgary Flames (50-25-7) and the Eastern Conference runner-up Boston Bruins (49-24-9). Mooney, Texas Tech make title-game reservation

One of the first summertime meetings coach Chris Beard held with Texas Tech's basketball team in July included a challenge to the team: Make a reservation to play in the NCAA Tournament final. "He told us, 'We have enough talent in here to play on the final Monday of the season,'" said Matt Mooney, a fifth-year senior who scored a game-high 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting to spark the Red Raiders to a 61-51 victory over Michigan State on Saturday in their first-ever Final Four appearance. Amateur Hovland to make history for Norway at the Masters

It speaks to Viktor Hovland's youth that his first vivid memory of watching the Masters was as recently as 2013, when Adam Scott became the first Australian to win a Green Jacket. Six years later, the 21-year-old Hovland will be a trailblazer for his country when he becomes the first player from Norway to compete at Augusta National. Athletics: 'Surreal' Pyongyang marathon in spotlight as tensions ease

North Korea's Pyongyang marathon may be among the most complicated to enter but an easing of tensions on the Korean peninsula has made it a stage to highlight the power of sport amid growing interest for the race. Athletes can only register through one operator, Koryo Tours, for a chance to run through the capital of the reclusive state in the Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon, as the race is officially known.

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