USA Sports News | 2018-08-07

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CSAC released UFC 227 fight day weights and almost everyone was up a full division: Zane Simon

The California State Athletic Commission is one of the only in the country to have implemented strict weigh in regulations for fighters, including more careful tracking of just how much weight athletes are cutting and putting back on.


LeBron James adds Showtime documentary to TV portfolio:

LeBron James has yet to play a minute for the Los Angeles Lakers, yet the NBA superstar is already busy in Hollywood.


What Ricardo Allen's extension means for the Falcons and for #37: Dave Choate

The veteran safety gets job security, and the Falcons get the security they covet on the back end of the defense for three more seasons.


Patriots release Malcolm Mitchell in latest WR shuffle: Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

Malcolm Mitchell had a promising start to his career in New England, but injuries derailed his progress.


Matt Harvey says he knows he made 'a lot of the mistakes' while with the Mets: Anthony Rieber

A contrite, relaxed and reflective Matt Harvey said upon his return to Citi Field on Monday that “I do want everybody to know I do regret a lot of mistakes I made” during his Mets tenure. In an emotio


Where Mike Fiers fits in A's rotation and what his arrival means for young starters:

Six days after trade talks reportedly broke down with the Tigers, the A's got their man in Mike Fiers. Ben Ross looks at how the 33-year-old starters fits in Oakland.


Jerod Mayo's Dog Found Dead at Trainer's Home After Missing For Two Months: Kaelen Jones

Jerod Mayo calls the dog trainer's actions "disgusting and inhumane"


Report: Football Hall of Fame Wants Terrell Owens Rule to Avoid Another Boycott: Timothy Rapp

Terrell Owens made the decision to not attend the NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony Saturday, and the Hall of Fame's board of trustees reportedly wants to make sure it doesn't happen again...


Urban Meyer investigation: What's at risk for Ohio State, Buckeyes coach: https://facebook.com/BillBender92SportingNews

Sporting News breaks down what's on the line with Ohio State football's ongoing domestic abuse scandal, which has Urban Meyer in the center of an investigation.


Saquon Barkley looking forward to first NFL preseason action: AP

Saquon Barkley looking forward to first NFL preseason action; coach puts injury speculation to rest for halfback from Penn State


Cardinals center AQ Shipley tears ACL, done for season:

The Arizona Cardinals have lost starting center A.Q. Shipley for the season with a torn ACL.


Former Broncos executive Tom Heckert dies at 51:

Tom Heckert, a longtime personnel executive in the NFL who spent his final five years in the league with the Denver Broncos, died Sunday night. He was 51.


Mural depicts Dak Prescott as main character in 'Get Out'; QB says he expected anthem backlash:

The Cowboys' QB has always maintained that he will stand for national anthem


The Red Sox Look Primed to Win the AL East, But the Yankees Aren't Out of It Yet: Jon Tayler

The Red Sox look primed to win the AL East after a four-game sweep of the Yankees, but history tells us to wait the season out.


Marquette King has run-in with radio host after Sunday's practice:

Broncos punter Marquette King had a run-in with 104.3 The Fan radio host Darren McKee after Sunday's practice.


Another reason to laugh at Browns for passing on Carson Wentz:

Eagles fans should thank the Browns every single day for passing on Carson Wentz. By Paul Hudrick


Biggest questions at PGA Championship start with Tiger, Jordan:

Our experts debate whether Tiger will end his drought (they say no) and which big-name player could be in big-time trouble (that's you, Jordan).


2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Complicated receiver landscape means reshaping draft strategies:

Wide receivers weren't as productive as they were even two seasons ago. Dave Richard knows why their numbers are declining and lays out options on how to combat the issue on Draft Day.