The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as President Donald Trump hosts America's 250th birthday celebrations and multiple World cup matches take place outdoors.
Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.
Kaishu Sano gives Japan the lead over Brazil moments after escaping a second yellow card for a challenge on Matheus Cunha during their round of 32 game in Houston.
England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.
Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests.