Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Threat of fines not necessary for skipping Masters interviews

No fewer than 11 players were churned through the Masters press center for interviews at the Masters on Tuesday on such a relentless conveyor belt that it became difficult to keep up with who dropped what cliche. Rory McIlroy was earnest as usual, Tiger Woods relaxed and Dustin Johnson so obviously bored as he ran out the clock on his semi-obligatory 25-minute interview session. Yankees retain title of MLB's most valuable team: Forbes

The New York Yankees are Major League Baseball's most valuable team for a 22nd consecutive year, according to the annual list published by business magazine Forbes. The 27-time World Series champion, which has held the top spot since Forbes began tracking MLB team finances in 1998, is worth $4.6 billion, the publisher said in a statement on Wednesday. Heat's Wade set for finale at Brooklyn

Dwyane Wade was hoping to extend his legendary career into at least four postseason games. Instead, Wade's career will end Wednesday night when the Heat visit the playoff-bound Brooklyn Nets, who can clinch the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Duke freshman F Barrett declares for draft

As expected, Duke freshman star R.J. Barrett officially declared for the 2019 NBA Draft on Wednesday. "I want to thank God, my family, my coaches and everyone that has helped me reach this decision," the 6-foot-7 forward posted on Twitter. Players comfortable in Augusta National's cloak of secrecy

Augusta National opens its hallowed grounds to the public for the Masters each year but anyone trying to learn about the finer details of the exclusive club can expect to be met with a CIA-level of secrecy. Everything from revenue at the club's massive merchandise store, where a seemingly never-ending line snakes through the doors all week, to the attendance figures at the year's first major are considered classified information at Augusta National. Redskins interviewing several quarterback prospects

At least three more quarterbacks are reportedly visiting this week with the Washington Redskins, who hold the No. 15 pick in this month's NFL Draft. NFL Network said Duke's Daniel Jones, Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins and Northwestern's Clayton Thorson all have meetings scheduled with the Redskins, who have already hosted Drew Lock of Missouri and Jarrett Stidham of Auburn. Man cited for aiming laser at Brady in AFC title game

A 64-year-old Missouri man was cited for allegedly aiming a laser pointer at New England quarterback Tom Brady's face during the AFC Championship game at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium. Dwyan Morgan of Lee's Summit was ticketed for disturbing the peace and faces up to a year in jail or a fine up to $1,000, Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said Tuesday in a news release. Tennis: Crisis? What crisis? Briton Moore completes amazing comeback

Britain's Tara Moore stared the dreaded 'double bagel' in the face as she trailed 0-6 0-5 30-40 to French third seed Jessika Ponchet in this week's ITF World Tour event in Sunderland and could have been excused for wanting the ground to open up. Instead, she produced a great sporting comeback -- recovering to win from a seemingly impossible position. Giants re-sign WR Shepard to one-year contract

The New York Giants have re-signed wide receiver Russell Shepard to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. The 28-year-old wideout confirmed the news on social media. Report: Timberwolves to retain interim coach Saunders

The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to offer interim coach Ryan Saunders a multiyear deal as early as this week, league sources told ESPN. Saunders, 32, is the youngest head coach in the league. He took over when Tom Thibodeau was fired in early January and he has earned the endorsement of his players, most notably from All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns.