HEADLINES
-- Clemson is No. 1 in preseason Amway Coaches Poll for first time in school history
-- Chargers RB Melvin Gordon's agent asked team for trade after $10 million per year offer
-- Chris Kunitz retires after 15 NHL seasons, four Stanley Cup titles
-- Ex-Cavaliers GM David Griffin: Pressure to win with LeBron James made me 'miserable'
-- Clippers unveil images and plans for lavish new arena in Inglewood
-- Trevor Bauer throws ball over outfield fence in anger, later issues apology
-- WR Michael Thomas agrees to record-setting $100 million deal with Saints
GOIN' IN [Trade deadline deal makes Astros World Series favorites]
FROM THE VAULT … [Mary Lou Retton wins an Olympic gymnastics medal - 08.03.1984]
DOLTS OF THE WEEK [Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds]
CHAMPIONS PERSONIFIED [Hall of Fame reminder - Champ Bailey]
