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MLB: Another Rangers pitcher goes down The Rangers lost yet another pitcher to injury, with Anthony Ranaudo walking off the mound during the third inning of a 73 win over a White Sox split squad on Thursday in Surprise, Ariz. Rangers pitchers Yu Darvish, Derek Holland and Tanner Scheppers have been injured this spring.
In Lakeland, Fla., Justin Verlander allowed one hit in three scoreless innings for the splitsquad Tigers in a 65 loss to the Phillies. The Tigers also lost Yoenis Cespedes, who left the game against with tightness in the front of his left thigh.
The Red Sox finalized a minor league contract with 19yearold Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada, who will be assigned to the team’s minor league camp. NBA: Wall, Wizards rout depleted Grizzlies
Facing a watereddown version of the secondbest team in the Western Conference, John Wall finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists Thursday night, leading the Wizards past the Grizzlies, 10787, in Washington.
Memphis sat three starters: Mike Conley was out with an injured right ankle, while Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, rested on the second night of a backtoback. SOCCER: Red Bulls waive midfielder Bover
The Red Bulls waived midfielder Ruben Bover on Thurs day. Bover signed in 2013 and made 22 appearances, including three starts, in two seasons. He scored one goal.
Defending champion Sevilla took a big step toward the Europa League quarterfinals after winning 31 Villarreal in the first leg of last16 matches. Elsewhere, Roma drew 11 at Fiorentina, and Napoli, Everton and Wolfsburg all won.
The United States will open the defense of its CONCACAF Gold Cup title on July 7 against Honduras or French Guiana at Frisco, Texas. The Americans’ opponent will be decided on March 25 and 29 in a twoleg playoff. ETC.: Last-hole birdie gives Davis Valspar lead
Brian Davis chipped in for birdie on his final hole Thursday for a 6under 65 and a oneshot lead over Sean O’Hair, who had seven birdies, and Ricky Barnes in the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Fla.
In Hainan, China, defending champion Inbee Park of South Korea eagled the par5 18th hole and shared the firstround lead at 4under 69 with Becky Morgan of Wales in the World Ladies Championship.
In Indian Wells, Calif., Mardy Fish, playing competitive tennis for the first time in over 18 months, lost to fellow American Ryan Harrison, 64, 46, 76 (3) in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open. In the women’s first round, Americans Christina McHale, Lauren Davis and Madison Brengle advanced and Shelby Rogers lost.