Earth just endured its hottest June on record — by a lot. And at least in California, July has been hotter. Death Valley National Park topped out at 128 degrees on Sunday, and only cooled to 120 degrees by midnight.
The new heat wave in several parts of southern Europe is expected to persist for days. The United Nations weather agency said that temperatures in Europe, intensified by climate change, could break the record of nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit set in Sicily two years ago.
An argument between Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Martin and Milwaukee Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry caused a bench-clearing confrontation at Fenway Park on Sunday.
Los Angeles Angels infielder Miguel Sano suffered a burn on his left knee after leaving a heating pad on too long, according to manager Ron Washington.