Scottie Scheffler's son Bennett turns 2 next month, and Remy was born less than two weeks ago. Neither is old enough to understand the significance of Augusta National, the Masters and the green jacket their father sometimes wears.(His wife Meredith) got this great picture of me and Bennett walking into the clubhouse with me with my green jacket and holding his hand. But, I mean, he has no idea what it means, Scheffler said. "This place signifies so much for me in my golf journey, and thats something Id love to be able to share with my kids. Well see how that goes as they age.Right now I just if Im wearing it near him, Im just hoping he doesnt ruin it or anything like that.Scheffler has two kids one for each of his Masters titles. He's the favorite in this week's tournament, as he tends to be for all majors these days, but his family life has been more exciting than his golf recently. The Scheffler who tore through the 2025 season, winning six times in a 4 1/2-month span, hasn't arrived yet this year.It was business as usual when Scheffler won his first tournament of the year at The American Express in January. He followed that up by closing strong for top-five finishes at Phoenix and Pebble Beach, but since then he's been outside the top 10 in three straight events and outside the top 20 in the last two of those.A slump by his standards? Well, it's hard to call it that because Scheffler hasn't played at all since The Players Championship in the middle of last month. He withdrew from the Houston Open because his wife was expecting their second child, and little Remy was born March 27.The word rested isn't often used by parents of newborns, but being away from the course may leave Scheffler refreshed.Im getting plenty of sleep. My wifes a trouper, Scheffler said. Remy is so young right now, they sleep a lot of the day. I think hes used to being in the womb at this point. Yeah, Ive been able to get a decent amount of sleep.It was hard to tell which of the kids was more of a hit at Wednesday's family friendly Par 3 Contest Remy being carried by Meredith in a baby wrap or Bennett knocking the ball around with a blue toy club.Bennett was born just before the PGA Championship in 2024. That major proved to be a wild experience for Scheffler at Valhalla. He was arrested before the second round for not following police instruction a felony charge and three misdemeanors were later dropped but made it back from jail in time to shoot 66 that day on his way to finishing tied for eighth.His obstacles this week are likely to be on the course. Scheffler will try to become the first player since Adam Scott in 2013 to win at Augusta National after having three weeks off.If there's been a problem for Scheffler this year, it's been his starts. In his past five tournaments, he's played the first round in a combined 3 over par while shooting 56 under the rest of the way.Of course, all that might feel like ancient history to Scheffler after he's been otherwise occupied in recent weeks. A major like the Masters doesn't offer much of a chance to ease back into competition mode, but it does have its advantages.Augusta keeps going above and beyond to make things special and easy for us as players. Especially the practice rounds, Scheffler said. The practice rounds are very peaceful. Theres no phones. Theres no people asking for selfies in the middle of the round. Its very calm out there, and people follow the rules here.Scheffler will play with Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland in the first two rounds. He was a 6-1 favorite per BetMGM Sportsbook on Wednesday morning. That's similar to his +550 odds before the previous major the British Open in July, which he won but not as short at the +275 price on him leading up to last year's U.S. Open.Game feels like its in a good spot, Scheffler said. I got some rest the last few weeks at home. So I feel rested and ready to go this week.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

When Kai Havertz bundled home a 91st-minute winner against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night, the headlines practically wrote themselves.Arsenal had snatched a vital 1-0 away victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, having lost their last two games against Southampton and Manchester City. Yet, the man most responsible for the triumph wasn't the goalscorer, but the man standing between the sticks at the other end of the Jos Alvalade Stadium: David Raya.In the aftermath, Havertz didn't hesitate to redirect the spotlight, praising his teammate for a sensational performance. TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"I think he is still underestimated in the world of football," the German forward declared. "But for me, the last two seasons, the best 'keeper in the world. He's outstanding."Former England international Joe Cole echoed the sentiment on TNT Sports, going as far as to label the Spaniard as Arsenal's 'most important player.'For a squad boasting the likes of Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, it is a massive claim. But it's also one that is becoming increasingly difficult to argue against.Arsenal's slender victory in Portugal was built entirely on the foundation of Raya's brilliance. Before Havertz's stoppage-time heroics, it was their No 1 who kept Arsenal's hopes of reaching the last four intact. Early in the match, Raya produced a stunning save to deny a ferocious drive from Maxi Araujo, tipping the ball onto the crossbar.Then, later in the contest, when legs were tired, he pulled off a brilliant near-post stop from Geny Catamo, preserving the clean sheet that made the late victory possible.Manager Mikel Arteta simply called his goalkeeper 'extraordinary.' But Rayas journey to becoming the bedrock of Europes most resolute defence hasn't always been smooth-sailing.Born in Barcelona, he bypassed the traditional Spanish academy route, opting instead to move to England and join Blackburn Rovers as a 16-year-old.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Jake Paul breaks silence in furious statement amid claims of split with Winter Olympics hero fianceEngland and Scotland fans face crippling debt at World Cup amid ticket resale scandalRory McIlroy makes Masters history before even hitting a shotHis real baptism of fire, however, came during a loan spell in the National League with Southport."I was getting battered a lot! Every corner, every free-kick I was getting elbows everywhere... you take yourself to training, take your clothes home to wash them, you are responsible for what you eat. I learned a lot from that spell," he's previously said.That gritty introduction to English football built a profound mental resilience.He returned to Blackburn, experiencing both the despair of relegation and the joy of promotion. But it was at Brentford where Raya truly transformed into a modern goalkeeping prototype.Under Thomas Frank, Raya refined his footwork and distribution, proving instrumental in the Bees' promotion to the Premier League.When Arsenal signed him in 2023, eyebrows were raised given Aaron Ramsdale's popularity among the fanbase.Yet, Raya's ascent to the No 1 shirt was swift. Almost immediately, Ramsdale found himself sitting on the bench.Behind the scenes at London Colney, and during intensive mid-season warm-weather camps in Dubai, Raya works intimately with Arsenal's goalkeeping coach, Inaki Cana.Their training methods are distinctly tailored to the demands of modern, possession-based football. Arsenal, in turn, have reaped the rewards.Raya trains extensively on sweeping behind a high defensive line, effectively operating as an extra centre-back in possession to give Arsenal a numerical advantage. Cana subjects the keepers to intense pressing simulations to mimick matches.Drawing from his bruising Southport days, training emphasises aggressively claiming crosses through heavy traffic.This composure and ability, without a doubt, was on full display against Sporting.While the title of the 'world's best' is always fiercely debated - with elite names like Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois and Gianluigi Donnarumma constantly in the mix - the statistics make a compelling case for the Spaniard.His sensational performance last night laid the foundations for Arsenal's gritty win, which will have supporters dreaming that they can go all the way.Havertz may have scored but Raya was the hero for the north London titans last night. Whether they can go all the way, and finally claim football's ultimate prize, remains to be seen. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Tyson Fury says he wants to face long-term rival Anthony Joshua after his heavyweight comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.

After nearly 35 years, Marriott International is ending a longstanding exclusive relationship with Pepsi opting instead to use Coca-Cola products in its 9,800 properties worldwide.Marriott first inked its iconic deal with Pepsi in 1992, creating what guests viewed as both fierce loyalty and bad decision-making.Now that Coca-Cola is gaining access to a whopping 1.78 million hotel rooms in 145 countries and territories, travelers are reviving the age-old debate: Coke or Pepsi?AMERICA'S CULT-FAVORITE MINERAL WATER VANISHES FROM SHELVES AS DEMAND EXPLODESThe hotel and resort chain confirmed to Fox News Digital that it's reached an agreement with Coca-Cola to supply beverages across its properties.Marriott told hotels, according to the blog "View from the Wing," "The Coca-Cola portfolio is favored by more than 70% of Marriotts guests."Travelers are weighing in on the soda swap, with their opinions split over the impact on thousands of hotels.PepsiCo acknowledged the shift in a statement shared with Fox News Digital."We're incredibly proud of the 35-year partnership we've had with Marriott and look forward to the opportunity to continue working together in the future," PepsiCo said.Travelers quickly descended on Reddit to applaud or blast the change.COCA-COLA HINTS AT REINVENTING SODA, STARTING WITH YOUR FAVORITE DRINKS"About time," one user wrote about the Pepsi pivot."I chose to stay in a different chain many times just because of the no-Coke thing," another user added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"This is the best news ever," a third user said, reacting to the shakeup.Others were concerned the news was an April Fools' Joke."Please dont be a joke. Thats just cruel."Fox News Digital reached out to Coca-Cola for comment.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESOther Marriott guests expressed disappointment about the soda switch."Wow, so sad Pepsi has a deeper portfolio of drinks, and I prefer Pepsi any day," one user wrote.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ"I book 100+ nights a year with Marriott just because they have Pepsi products. Otherwise, Id go with another brand," another user noted.In 1991, Marriott switched from Coca-Cola to Pepsi after Coca-Cola declined to provide a loan of $50 to $100 million that Marriott had requested, according to reports at the time.Pepsi ultimately secured the deal to supply drinks across Marriotts hotels and food-service operations.Fox News Digital previously reported that Coca-Cola has been exploring changes to its beverage lineup as consumer preferences evolve.The companys CEO has suggested future drinks could include added ingredients like protein or fiber, as part of a broader strategy to expand beyond traditional soda offerings.The shift reflects growing demand for functional beverages, though some health experts have warned that such products may still fall short of being truly healthy alternatives.Andrea Margolis of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

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Comme annonc ces derniers jours, l'Olympique de Marseille a officialis ce mercredi son nouveau logo, dont le design ne fait pas l'unanimit chez les supporters. Il remplacera partir de la saison 2026-2027 l'cusson du club en place depuis 2004.

After revealing the 50 highest-earning Australian athletes earlier this week, where no Australian rules footballers made the list, we turn our attention to the AFL.

Gujarat Titans secured their first IPL 2026 win with a thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Chasing 211, Delhi fell short at 209/8 after David Miller refused a crucial single late. Despite strong knocks from Rahul and Miller, Rashid Khans wickets and a last-ball run-out by Jos Buttler sealed a dramatic finish.