Other notable first-timers include Mike Mussina and Jeff Kent. Results of the balloting will be announced on Jan. 8. WHO WILL GET IN?: 1B | 2B, SS, 3B, C Maddux (355 wins, four Cy Young awards), Glavine (305 wins, two Cy Youngs) and Thomas (.301/.419/.555, 521 home runs, two MVPs) all have strong cases for Cooperstown. And unlike last year's first-timers like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa, none has been tainted with suspicions of PED use....

Major League Baseball’s (MLB) latest proposal offered players 70 percent of their prorated pay—or about 40 percent of players’ standard pay—to play about 71 games this season, according to Sportsnaut. A normal season of baseball consists of 162 games. In response, the MLBPA rejected the deal and ended negotiations. MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark said in a statement that the players are not happy with the proposed cuts in pay, particularly in the light of a recent deal between MLB and Turner Sports....

Play hard, but not too hard. Be excited, but not too excited. Always do your best, but not always always. And, whatever you do, don’t do anything with your play that might hurt your opponents’ feelings. But hurting their bodies if you get upset? That’s OK. These statements summarize much of the silly collection of alleged truths that make up baseball’s unwritten rules, a supposed code of conduct that binds the baseball universe together and brings harmony and balance to the game....

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of your throat. It produces hormones that regulate many critical functions in your body, including your metabolism and brain function. Symptoms of Basedow’s disease can be wide-ranging, including anxiety, diarrhea, and skin abnormalities. However, there are safe and effective treatment options that help most people with this condition live long, full lives. Types of Basedow’s Disease The hypothalamus and pituitary gland in your brain work together to control thyroid hormone production....

A clip of this exchange has gone viral for reasons that become obvious after you watch. The announcing duo is Lee Bernick and George Nusbaum, and they were calling the Nov. 30, 2019 game between Prior Lake and East Ridge in Minnesota. The clip above is short, so the context is a little confusing. But a longer version of the exchange makes things a little more understandable. The reason the two were talking about death in the first place when the announcers mentioned the mother of one of the players, Craig Johnson, had passed away....

With the sale going live just three weeks before Christmas, the Bath and Body Works sale could be a great opportunity to shop for gifts—or to treat yourself to a new scented candle. Bath and Body Works fans will be pleased to know that fan-favorite scents like Mahogany Teakwood High Intensity and Vanilla Bean Noel are included in the candle sale. When is the Bath and Body Works Candle Sale?...

You would be hard-pressed to find a professional sports team that doesn't have at least one athlete that participates in a commercial for a car dealership, home repair company or regional bank. Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell recently appeared in a advertisment for the Cherry Hill Audi dealership outside of Philadelphia, and well, it's definitely worth your four minutes. MORE: Best NHL jerseys of all time | Anaheim getting “Mighty” again | Between-the-legs goals are all the rage...

And so far, Russian troops show little eagerness to take them on. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin promised to “wipe out terrorists” in Chechnya in the wake of a series of Chechen-led incursions by Islamic extremists into Dagestan and four unexplained terrorist bombings in Moscow and other cities. The explosions alone left nearly 300 dead. Putin, clearly wary of the possible political fallout from another disastrous Chechen war, also declared last week that Russian attacks were directed “solely against terrorist bases....

The Poland international has sparked transfer talk amid claims from his German representative that the 28-year-old is unhappy with the lack of support offered to him by coach Carlo Ancelotti as he chased down the Bundesliga top scorer crown in 2016-17. Lewy deal would be Chelsea’s best Premier League interest has been reported on the back of those comments, with Lewandowski one of Europe’s most prolific frontmen. However, his Polish agent has sought to bring an end to the distracting rumours by supporting Bayern’s stance that the player is not for sale as he is already in the best place for his career....

Carlo Ancelotti’s hosts led through Arjen Robben’s early goal, before Alexis Sanchez levelled for a Gunners side that improved markedly as the first half progressed. It was a different, sorry story for the visitors after the break, as a Thiago Alcantara brace, Robert Lewandowski’s header and Thomas Muller’s late strike earned Bayern a commanding lead going into the second leg at Emirates Stadium next month. For Arsene Wenger and his team, who crumbled in familiar fashion when it mattered most, a seventh successive exit from the competition in the round of 16 now appears all but inevitable....

The stadium has been home to Bayern since it was opened in 2005, but the Bundesliga leaders shared the stadium with 1860 Munich until 2017. With 1860 Munich having relocated to former home Grunwalder Stadion following their relegation to Germany’s third-tier, Bayern now have the 75,000-capacity stadium to themselves. And Bayern will take advantage by replacing the seats to make the Allianz more personal, with the club’s motto ‘mia san mia’ - which translates as ‘we are who we are’ - to feature prominently....

As was reported earlier, Bayern Munich will fly to China where they will play Arsenal and AC Milan before heading out to Singapore as part of the International Champions Cup - a pre-season friendly tournament involving the biggest teams in Europe. Die Roten will face off against Antonio Conte’s Chelsea, in what will be a repeat of the 2012 Champions League final, on July 25th at the national stadium in Singapore....

Stuttgarter Zeitung claimed on Tuesday that the highly rated 22-year-old was certain to leave Bayern in the summer due to a lack of minutes under Carlo Ancelotti, with RB Leipzig and Manchester City battling to sign him. Will Pep clear out ‘Argentinian Blues’? Kimmich played for Leipzig for two seasons in the second and third division before joining Bayern, where he rose to prominence under now-City boss Pep Guardiola....

Without Manuel Neuer, Arturo Vidal and Kingsley Coman for both the first leg at home and the second last night in the Santiago Bernabeu, Jupp Heynckes then had to deal with injuries which kept David Alaba out of the first game and Arjen Robben, Jerome Boateng and Javi Martinez out of the second. Those losses were overwhelming and it will forever remain unknown what Bayern could have done if they had their full complement available....

Baylor’s heaviest secret weapon (two catches for two TDs in 2015), told SB Nation he’s talked to “a couple people” in the professional wrestling industry and hopes to give it a shot after his football days are over. MORE: 5 things about Baylor for 2016 | Best college football states “I’ve watched it on TV. I’ve thought about, ‘What would be something good or something that I would enjoy doing for a decent, for a long period of time?...

Although the No. 2 Horned Frogs and No. 4 Bears don’t meet until Nov. 27, that didn’t stop fans from taking things to the next level, defacing a statue of Baylor’s 2011 Heisman Trophy winner. MORE: Big 12 MVP candidates | Week 6 picks | Go inside the CFP process Although it is unclear who defaced the statue, the purple paint makes it seem as though it was from a TCU fan....

Sporting News will break down each major conference by overall record, conference record, bowl record, BCS bowl record, conference championships and national championships from 1998-2013. Today, a look at the Big 12: Overall record 1. Oklahoma, 165-45 (.786) 2. Texas, 158-48 (.767) 3. TCU, 145-54 (.729) 4. West Virginia, 128-71 (.643) 5. Kansas State, 129-73 (.639) 6. Texas Tech, 124-75 (.623) 7. Oklahoma State, 118-78 (.599) 8. Iowa State, 82-115 (....

Jackson, 27, is owed $33 million in guaranteed money and will be paid $14.6 million annually, passing Titans’ Kevin Byard and his $14.1 million per season. MORE: NFL Draft order 2020 Since being taken in the fourth round of the 2017 draft, Jackson has evolved into one of the NFL’s top defensive players. Jackson has started each of his 46 appearances in his three years with the Bears and was entering the final year of his rookie contract before Friday’s extension....

While Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor didn’t have that much of an impact Sunday, he didn’t need to with linebackers K.J. Wright, Bruce Irvin and Bobby Wagner leading the way in a 26-0 blanking of the Bears at CenturyLink Field. MORE: Must-see Week 3 photos | Jay Cutler, injured, remains a disaster The Bears (0-3) were held to 146 yards of total offense as the Seahawks (1-2) were able to get their first win of the season despite having their own offensive issues....