Football: Week 5 predictions

Minor gets 200th strikeout as Rangers beat Red Sox 7-5 to avoid sweep

Texas purposely allows a foul pop to drop in the ninth so Mike Minor can get his 200th strikeout.

Patriots’ dominant defense has injury concerns

New England has not allowed another team to score an offensive touchdown in three games this season, though leader Dont’a Hightower is among the injured.

NFL notebook: Barkley could miss two months

Giants running back Saquon Barkley has a high ankle sprain, though the team has no timetable for his return.

Colts sign Hoyer, extend Brissett

Brian Hoyer, who was cut by the Patriots on Saturday, is heading to Indianapolis. He will back up Jacoby Brissett, who reportedly agreed to an extension.

Giants preparing to face Elliott

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is holding out, but New York is planning to play face him.

Demaryius Thomas catches two TDs in Patriots’ preseason finale

Rookie quarterback Jarrett Stidham bolsters his bid to be Tom Brady’s backup in a 31-29 loss to the Giants.

U.S. Open: Unseeded American knocks former women’s No. 1 out of tournament

Taylor Townsend, once considered the future of U.S. women’s tennis, rises to rally past Simona Halep in three sets.

Memphis QB seeking PhD and TDs

Randy White, in his final season, hopes to continue the push that helped the Tigers produce one of the country’s top offensive teams a year ago.

Representing the nation drives USA Coach Popovich

Gregg Popovich, who will lead his team into the upcoming World Cup, is ‘completely locked in’ as the Americans seek a third straight championship.