Joe Root described Jofra Archer’s rousing return to the Test arena as a “genuine joy” as the seamer began repaying four years of faith from the England team.

The third heatwave of the summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters said, with highs of more than 34C possible in parts of the UK.

A Wimbledon finalist has questioned why the tennis tournament will not close its roof, after sweltering conditions left Centre Court spectators needing medical assistance.

American Chris Gotterup soared to the top of the Scottish Open leaderboard by equalling the course record as Rory McIlroy impressed on day two at the Renaissance Club. World number 158 Gotterup carded ...