UIC can’t keep up with Milwaukee
UIC suffered its worst margin of defeat in Horizon League play this season with a 74-57 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday night at Credit Union 1 Arena.
Guard Tarkus Ferguson had 14 points, six rebounds and four assists to lead the Flames.
UIC (11-14, 6-6 Horizon) shot 42.9 percent and committed only six turnovers in the second half, but the Panthers (11-13, 6-6) had a season-high 12 three-pointers in the game and made 50 percent of their shots in the last 20 minutes.
Hinch: ‘Fair question’ if Astros’ title tainted
Former Astros manager AJ Hinch isn’t dismissing the idea that Houston’s 2017 World Series championship has been tainted by the sign-stealing scandal that cost him his job.
“It’s a fair question,” Hinch said in an interview with MLB Network. “And I think everyone’s going to have to draw their own conclusion.”
♦ MLB intends to impose new limits on what live video is available to teams, and commissioner Rob Manfred hopes to complete his investigation into alleged electronic sign stealing by the Red Sox before springtraining camps open next week.
♦ Manfred said talks have ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the Mets from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steven Cohen.
♦ Hall of Famer Joe Torre, who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner’s office since 2011, is shifting to a role as special assistant to the commissioner. Former pitcher Chris Young will replace Torre.
♦ Infielder Max Muncy agreed to a threeyear, $26 million contract extension with the Dodgers.
♦ Cuban star outfielder Pedro Leon, 21, is expected to sign with the Astros for around $4 million when a new international signing period opens July 2, ESPN reported.
Rams safety Weddle retires
Six-time Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle, 35, is retiring after 13 seasons in the NFL. The two-time All-Pro finishes his career with 29 interceptions, including four returned for touchdowns, eight forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, 9oe sacks and 98 pass deflections.