John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and K

John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and K

01.11.2019 15:47

Receiver Josh Gordon was suspended without pay for the first two games next season for violating the NFLs substance abuse policy, the second year in a row that the Cleveland Browns will be missing a key player because of a drug-related punishment. Gordon also was fined two additional game checks on Friday. Hell miss games against the Dolphins and defending Super Bowl-champion Ravens, and is eligible to return for a game against the Vikings. Gordon said in a statement that he used cough medicine containing codeine -- a banned substance -- while recovering from strep throat in February. The league could have given him a four-game suspension. "The policy terms are strict about unintentional ingestion, but the NFL has not imposed the maximum punishment in light of the facts of my case," Gordon said. "Therefore, I have chosen to be immediately accountable for the situation. I sincerely apologize for the impact on my team, coaches, and Browns fans." Its the second year in a row that the Browns have a key player suspended early in the season. Cornerback Joe Haden was suspended four games last season for violating the leagues policy on performance-enhancing substances. Haden acknowledged taking the stimulant Adderall. The Browns lost their four games without him. Gordon caught 50 passes as a rookie last season, developing into the Browns best deep threat. He led the team with 805 yards receiving and five touchdowns. The Browns selected him in the second round of the supplemental draft, taking a chance on a player who had major problems at Baylor. He was dismissed from the Bears after getting suspended twice for using marijuana. He transferred to Utah but didnt play there after failing another drug test. Gordon will be able to practice with the team and play in the preseason games. "Obviously, we are all disappointed in this news," coach Rob Chudzinski said. "In our short time with Josh, he has done everything that weve asked him to do and he has exhibited substantial improvement. "We believe that he will continue to work diligently through training camp and the preseason. I am confident that others will step up in his absence." Air Max 200 France . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. Air Max Destockage . -- Jakob Silfverberg is making himself right at home with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals in his first four games. http://www.airmaxpaschersite.fr/basket-air-max-90-outlet.html . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Air Max 270 Femme Moins Cher . Canada is now down to its 22-player limit, although but players wont be registered until Christmas Day. Changes could still be made as a result of a suspension or injury. Air Max Tn Plus Livraison Gratuite . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. LAS VEGAS -- Sean Sellers had 18 points and five assists, Franko House scored 16 and Ball State pulled away in the second half for a 94-83 win over Southern Utah on Wednesday.Tayler Persons added 14 points and Trey Moses scored 13 with eight rebounds.Southern Utah scored the first six points, including five by Race Parsons, of the second half to take a 41-35 lead, but Ball State (3-2) responded by scored 12 of the next 15 to open a three-point lead it wouldnt relinquish. House and Sellers scored five apiece during that stretch.ddddddddddddBack-to-back layups by House and Francis Kiapway sparked a 19-4 run that made it 66-50 with 8:38 remaining and the Cardinals held on from there.Parsons scored a career-high 28 points, including four 3-pointers, and James McGee added 21 points and four steals for Southern Utah (1-4).Ball State shot a season-high 54 percent (30 of 56) from the field. ' ' '


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