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." Nike Shoes From China .C. -- Manny Malhotra had two goals and an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Fake Nike Shoes . -- Sergey Tolchinksy scored his second goal of the game 3:56 into overtime as the Sault Ste. https://www.nikeshoeschina.us/ .ca! Hi Kerry, Its another day and here we are looking at another dubious hit to the head. In this case Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky elbowed Saku Koivu in the head about a second after he dished off the puck to a teammate, knocking him unconscious. Fake Nike Shoes From China . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said. Discount Nike Shoes From China . PETERSBURG, Fla. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Steven Spieth had a career-high 27 points and nine assists, and grabbed 10 rebounds as Brown bounced back from a season-opening loss to beat Niagara 88-79 on Sunday.The Bears shot 35 of 45 from the line for 78 percent, with Spieth going 19 of 22. Obi Okolie scored 15 points and Joshua Howard added 14 for Brown (1-1). Tavon Blackmon had 13 points and made 7 of 10 free throws.Kahlil Dukes had 16 points to lead Niagara (0-2).The Beears took the lead for good at the 11-minute mark of the first half.dddddddddddd Niagara stayed within single digits and pulled to 64-60 with about nine minutes left, but did not get closer. Brown used a 17-10 spurt to make it 81-70 with three minutes left. Travis Fuller scored eight of his 10 points during the stretch. ' ' '