THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Trouble For Johnson, Howard Heads West & LSU Drops Mathieu

Published: Aug. 13, 2012, 5:04 a.m.

b"In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss Chad Johnson's arrest on a domestic violence charge, the Orlando Magic's decision to trade center Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers, and LSU showing cornerback Tyrann Mathieu the door!\\n\\n- The End For Johnson?: Following an altercation with his wife this past weekend, the Miami Dolphins decided to cut ties with wideout Chad Johnson. Will another team give him a look, or are his playing days now over? Hear our take.\\n\\n- Howard to the Lakers: Disgruntled center Dwight Howard finally got his wish last week, traded from Orlando to Los Angeles. Is the addition of Howard enough to put the Lakers over the top in the Western Conference next season? Our answers could surprise you.\\n\\n- Heisman Finalist Dumped: On Friday, LSU dismissed All-American cornerback Tyrann Mathieu from the team for violating university rules. What does this do to his NFL aspirations? We'll tell you.\\n\\nPlus:\\n\\nWe break down how the U.S. Men's Basketball Team brought home the gold, and how Rory McIlroy dominated the field at the PGA Championship!\\n\\nAll this and much more in this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast!\\n\\n*If you'd like to be part of the show, email your questions or comments to thebleacherbriefings@inbox.com for a chance to have them read during the broadcast!"