MLB joins alliance pushing for higher voter turnoutNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has joined the Civic Alliance, a nonpartisan group of businesses pushing for higher voter turnout.MLB also announced Wednesday that it has committed to a business-led...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James makes All-NBA team for record 16th timeBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) LeBron James now stands alone in All-NBA recognition history, getting there unanimously.James was revealed Wednesday as an All-NBA player for a...

UConn's Tyrese Martin granted waiver to play this seasonSTORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn swingman Tyrese Martin, who transferred from Rhode Island in April, has been granted a waiver that will allow him to play for the Huskies this season.The...

AP Sports WriterEdwards-Helaire looks to build on starring debut for ChiefsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Tyrann Mathieu knew perhaps better than just about anybody what the Kansas City Chiefs were getting when they selected running back Clyde...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, WatkinsBy BRANDON C. WILLIAMSWeek 1 waiver wires always have a December 26-like feel: there's always discounts on overlooked gifts along with a tireless customer service that patiently endures the run of...

AP Sports WriterWhat elbow problem? Roethlisberger quiets doubters in openerBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Time to stop talking about Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow.At least for now.Whatever lingering doubts Roethlisberger or the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers might...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Valdes-Scantling ready to build on Week 1 effortBy STEVE MEGARGEEOne week into the season, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling already has showcased the traits that have inspired such exhilaration and exasperation.Valdes-Scantling had four receptions...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans sound ready to let veteran kicker fix his issuesBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans sound prepared to be patient with four-time Pro Bowl kicker Stephen Gostkowski.Making the game-winning...

AP Sports WriterBengals claim kicker, but Bullock expected to go vs. BrownsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals claimed former Browns kicker Austin Seibert off waivers but expect Randy Bullock to be ready to play in Cleveland on Thursday...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets place RB Bell on IR with hamstring injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets will place running back Le'Veon Bell...