CLEVELAND -- The Browns may soon learn whether theyll have Josh Gordon this season. Custom Nike Houston Astros Jerseys . 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." Custom Nike Tampa Bay Rays Jerseys .Y. -- The "for sale" sign is up at the Buffalo Bills with the hiring of financial and legal advisers who may begin talking with prospective buyers within the next month. Custom Nike Chicago Cubs Jerseys . In an interview with La Presse this week, the five-time Stanley Cup champion and three-time NHL scoring leader specifically took aim at wingers Thomas Vanek and Max Pacioretty, saying they cant show up in a 7-4 win over the New York Rangers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final and come up empty in Game 6.Andre Burakowsky scored a hat trick in front of his home fans in Malmo, as Sweden pounded the Norwegian team 10-0 at the 2014 World Junior Hockey Championship. Swedish goaltender Marcus Hogberg was perfect, though not very busy. The Ottawa Senators draftee stopped all 13 shots Norway threw his way. Six Swedes finished the game with three points as Gustav Olofsson, Alexander Wennberg, Sebastian Collberg, Elias Lindholm and Nick Sorensen all registered a ggoal and two assists, in addition to Burakowskys hat trick. Wholesale Custom Nike Baseball Jerseys. . The win improves Sweden to 3-0 and puts them provisionally atop Group B with a game in-hand over Russia, who will play Finland on Monday. Should the Russians beat Finland, the winner of their game against Sweden would determine first place in Group B. Norway now falls to 0-3 and must beat Switzerland on Monday to have any hope of avoiding the relegation round. ' ' '