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CLEVELAND -- The Browns may soon learn whether theyll have Josh Gordon this season. The Pro Bowl wide receiver will have an appeal hearing with NFL officials in New York on Aug. 1, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions. The game-breaking playmaker is facing a possible one-year ban for violating the leagues substance abuse policy for at least the third time. Gordon, who had a history of marijuana abuse in college, was suspended for the first two games last season. He still led the NFL with 1,646 yards receiving. The 23-year-old player is expected to report to training camp Friday and hell be on the field Saturday as the Browns have their first practice under new coach Mike Pettine. According to reports, Gordon recently checked himself into rehab following an arrest in North Carolina. ESPNs Adam Shefter said Gordon spent two weeks at a facility in California. The Browns have been patiently waiting for a resolution on Gordons playing status, and his uncertain future has left a cloud over the team. The Browns first learned of a potential extended suspension on the second day of the NFL draft in May. The ESPN report doused the optimism created after the Browns, who have had only two winning seasons since 1999, drafted quarterback Johnny Manziel. On Wednesday, Pettine told the AP hes not consumed with worry about whether hell have Gordon. "The frustration has really faded," Pettine said. "Its just something thats there. Its equivalent of having that file folder with all the answers in it and its sitting there ready to go. Its just got a lot of dust. Were just waiting to hear from the league and well act accordingly." If Gordon loses his appeal, he could be banned by Commissioner Roger Goodell for a minimum of one year. He would then have to apply for re-instatement. Gordon has complicated his case with two recent legal infractions. He was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after speeding down a street in Raleigh, North Carolina, last month. In May, he was ticketed for speeding in Ohio, and a passenger in his car was cited for marijuana possession. Pettine said the Browns have no plans to release Gordon. The team intends to support him and give him any help he may need. "Josh is a Cleveland Brown and we want whats best for him and we want whats best for us," Pettine said. "Hes smart. Hes bright. Hes creative. Hes a guy that in a lot of ways that you root for." Larry Csonka Youth Jersey . The Professional Referee Organization, which manages game officials for the U.S. Soccer Federation and MLS, notified the Professional Soccer Referee Association of the lockout and said replacement officials will be used. Reshad Jones Jersey . The Nashville Predators were glad their captain was still on their side. Weber had a goal and two assists, and Roman Josi scored the shootout winner to lift the Predators to a 4-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday night. http://www.authenticdolphinspro.com/Kenny-stills-dolphins-jersey/ . The No. 23 seed at the first Grand Slam event of the tennis season has worked out all the details, from his training regime right down to where hes going to eat dinner. Kenny Stills Womens Jersey .ca NHL Power Rankings, finally overtaking the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks, who rank second and third this week. Mike Gesicki Jersey .4 seconds left and dribbled up court, weaving through Pitts defence.The world will know Georges St-Pierres successor on Mar. 15. The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced its card for the Dllas-hosted UFC 171, featuring a bout between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler for now-vacant UFC welterweight championship. St-Pierre reigned atop the welterweight division for five years before the Montrealer relinquished the belt, electing to take personal time away from competition on Dec. 13. Currently on a three-fight win streak that includes a unanimous decision win over St-Pierre training partner Rory MacDonald, Lawler (222-9, 1 NC) is paired off against Dallas-native Hendricks (15-2) who was defeated in St-Pierres last bout via a controversial decision.dddddddddddd Other bouts on the card include former interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit (29-7) against Tyron Woodley and Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez (26-6) against Myles Jury (13-0). The card will also feature Thiago Silva (16-3-0, 2 NC) against Ovince St. Preux (14-5) in a lightweight battle and Montreals Alex Garcia (11-1) in a welterweight fight against Sean Spencer (11-2). ' ' '