Illinois faces Central Florida in the NIT quarterfinals tonight with the winner headed to Madison Square Garden next week. UCF eliminated Illinois State on Monday while the Illini advanced later that night with a home win over Boise State. The Illini are the highest remaining seed in the tournament.

Illinois baseball held off Illinois State 7-1 at Illinois Field.

The Blackhawks lost to Vancouver 5-4 in overtime.

The Bulls lost in overtime at Toronto 122-120 after blowing a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter.

The United States faces Puerto Rico in tonight’s championship game of the World Baseball Classic in Los Angeles. The U.S. edged Japan 2-1 at Dodger Stadium last night to earn the title game berth.

The White Sox have signed shortstop Tim Anderson to a six-year contract worth $25 million.

The Bears signed kick returner Benny Cunningham to a one-year deal.

The general manager of the Chicago Bulls during the 1990’s dynasty that includes six NBA titles has died. Jerry Krause was 77.