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. Draft notebook: Duke's Barrett, Kentucky's Johnson go in

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. LeBron reportedly stunned by Magic's resignation

Count Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James among those who were stunned by team president Magic Johnson's resignation on Tuesday night. Despite Johnson's sudden departure, James stands behind the organization and Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, a source close to the All-Star forward told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Golf: Par-3 winner Wallace topples old guard, sinks hole-in-one

It was a clash of the ages at the Masters Par-3 contest on Wednesday as 28-year-old Matt Wallace triumphed over 61-year-old Sandy Lyle during an afternoon of thrilling play that included four holes-in-one. A time-honored tradition at Augusta National, the Par-3 contest sees Masters competitors and the old guard play on a truncated course with shorter holes, with their children and spouses often serving as caddies. Pelicans' Davis in limbo until GM hired

Anthony Davis acknowledged Wednesday that despite his desire to leave New Orleans, he could begin the 2019-20 season with the Pelicans. "I'm under contract still," Davis said during an informal end-of-year news conference. "I have a year left. Obviously it's a possibility it could happen. I don't have ill will toward anybody. I know that it's a possibility that next year I could be here as well. So I can't be mad if I'm here next year." Golf: No women's Masters in Augusta National's future, says chairman

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley on Wednesday threw cold water on the idea of one day hosting a women's Masters alongside the men's major. Augusta National, which did not have a woman member until seven years ago, held its first women's tournament last week on the same course that will play host to the men's major. 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. Lakers head into offseason of uncertainty

The Los Angeles Lakers held exit interviews with the media on Wednesday, fresh off a disappointing season and the drama of Tuesday night, when team president Magic Johnson abruptly stepped down before the final game. "We had moments where we were really, really good and we had moments where we were really, really bad," forward Brandon Ingram said. 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. 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.