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Chiefs' Araiza reflects on road from outcast to the Super Bowl

Chiefs' Araiza reflects on road from outcast to the Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza says he feared his NFL career was over before it had even begun but now finds himself on the brink of Super Bowl glory.

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Merkel urges parties to calm pre-election 'turmoil'

Merkel urges parties to calm pre-election 'turmoil'

Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday urged politicians to dial back tensions ahead of elections this month after her centre-right CDU party sparked uproar by accepting the far right's support.

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Guatemala promises surge in deportation flights, courting Rubio

Guatemala promises surge in deportation flights, courting Rubio

Guatemala's leader promised Wednesday to allow a surge of deportation flights from the United States as he won a show of support from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a boost after simmering tensions in the Central American country.

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US Marine vet acquitted in NY subway death joins tech firm

US Marine vet acquitted in NY subway death joins tech firm

A US Marine veteran who was acquitted in the chokehold death of a homeless man on the New York subway -- a high-profile case highlighting the divisive issue of race in America -- has been hired by a major Silicon Valley firm allied with Donald Trump.

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England boss Borthwick needs time just like Amorim at Man Utd, says right-hand man

England boss Borthwick needs time just like Amorim at Man Utd, says right-hand man

England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth has pleaded for fans to be patient with boss Steve Borthwick by saying his Red Rose regime needs time to oversee a revival just as much as Manchester United football manager Ruben Amorim does at Old Trafford.

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LIV Golf players given direct path into US Open

LIV Golf players given direct path into US Open

LIV Golf players were given a direct path into the US Open on Wednesday as the US Golf Association announced new exemption categories for this year's June 12-15 event.

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French star Ntamack suspended, misses England Six Nations clash

French star Ntamack suspended, misses England Six Nations clash

France fly-half Romain Ntamack was on Wednesday ruled out of this weekend's Six Nations showdown with bitter rivals England after being hit with a three-week ban, officials said.

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NWSL agrees to $5 mln player mistreatment settlement

NWSL agrees to $5 mln player mistreatment settlement

The National Women's Soccer League and three attorneys general said Wednesday they have agreed on a $5 million settlement over player harassment and sexual misconduct complaints after an investigation found systemic problems.

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Disney profits rise on strong 'Moana 2' sales

Disney profits rise on strong 'Moana 2' sales

Disney reported higher quarterly profits Wednesday, posting increased revenues in its streaming business as it eyes a rollout of a key ESPN product later this year.

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Pentagon says 10 'high-threat' migrants being held at Guantanamo

Pentagon says 10 'high-threat' migrants being held at Guantanamo

Ten "high-threat illegal aliens" have arrived at Guantanamo and are being held at the notorious American base in Cuba, the Pentagon said Wednesday, without providing details on their alleged offenses.

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