ASTROS HACKING CASE LEADS TO GUILTY PLEA FROM EX- CARDS EXEC
houston » The former scouting director of the St. Louis Cardinals pleaded guilty in federal court to hacking the Houston Astros’ playerpersonnel database.
Christopher Correa pleaded guilty Friday to five counts of unauthorized access of a protected computer, access that authorities said dated back several years. Correa, 35, was the Cardinals’ director of baseball development until he was fired last summer.
Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. had blamed the alleged hack on “roguish behavior” by a handful of individuals. No one else was charged.
The data breach was first reported in June 2014, when Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow told reporters his team was the victim of hackers who accessed servers and published months of internal trade talks online. Luhnow is a former Cardinals employee.
DU defeats UNO in hockey B omaha » Goals from Will Butcher and Blake Hillman gave the University of Denver a 2- 0 lead entering the second period, and Butcher scored again 4 ½ minutes into the second period as the Pioneers improved to 8- 7- 4 overall and 4- 4- 1- 0 in the NCHC with a 3- 0 victory over Nebraska Omaha. Vonn tunes up for downhill. Lindsey Vonn was the fastest skier in the final training run for a women’s World Cup downhill despite standing up out of her tuck well before the finish.
The four- time overall champion from Vail was clocked in 1 minute, 5.74 seconds on a shortened course and led Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany by 0.28 seconds.
Chargers extend McCoy’s deal B san diego » The San Diego Chargers gave beleaguered coach Mike McCoy a one- year contract extension through 2017.
• A person familiar with the situation said Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase, like McCoy a former Broncos assistant, will have a second interview with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday regarding their head coaching job.
Gase also interviewed with the New York Giants for their head coaching job.
Steelers short- handed at RB B pittsburgh » The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Cincinnati Bengals without De Angelo Williams.
The Steelers officially ruled the veteran running back out of Saturday’s NFL playoff game in Cincinnati after Williams missed his third consecutive practice because of an injured foot.
Spieth’s 64 worth big lead B kapalua, hawaii » Jordan Spieth chipped in for an eagle and ended his day with a birdie that dropped on the last turn. It gave him a 9- under- par 64 and a four- shot lead over Kevin Kisner at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
Security high at CFP title game B phoenix » City officials are deploying more security personnel for the College Football Playoff’s national championship game than for last year’s Super Bowl as federal authorities warn about the risk of terrorist attacks at crowded public events.
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Monday’s soldout game between Clemson and Alabama at University of Phoenix Stadium in suburban Glendale, where Super Bowl XLIX was played, as well as to concerts and other events this weekend in downtown Phoenix. Colorado Mesa beats Metro State. Ryan Stephan had 13 points and the Mavericks downed the Roadrunners 72- 60.
• Colorado Christian defeated Fort Lewis 80- 73, led by Andre Lane with 20 points.
• Caleb Waitsman had 15 points and 22 rebounds to help Colorado Mines defeat Adams State 85- 71.