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BEREA, Ohio - Browns coach Mike Pettine noticed pass after pass from quarterback Brian Hoyer going in the same direction during practice — at one tall target.Short throws, long ones, all toward the new guy, No. 12.Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon returned from his 10-game suspension on Wednesday and Hoyer couldnt stop throwing the ball to him during practice.Like a kid with a new toy at Christmas, Pettine said.Sunday could be another holiday for Hoyer when the Browns (6-4) visit the Atlanta Falcons (4-6), who have the NFLs worst pass defence and will have their hands full with Gordon, one of the games most dangerous players looking to make up for lost time.The Browns are expected to incorporate Gordon into their game plan, and although he hasnt played this season, cornerback Joe Haden said he wouldnt be shocked if the 6-foot-3, 225-pounder has a dazzling debut.It wouldnt surprise me if he went out there and had 250 (yards), Haden said.And, it wouldnt surprise anyone — and fantasy football owners are fantasizing — if the Browns sent Gordon deep on the first play from scrimmage.Hoyer wouldnt mind that. He called Gordon a freak athlete, saying Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson is the only player in Gordons class.The things he can do at his size are remarkable, so Im glad hes on our team, he said.Pettine said Gordon reported being a a little sore following his first practice, which was held indoors as the Browns prepare to play in the Georgia Dome. Theres a big difference between being in shape and being in football shape, which is why the Browns are trying to bring Gordon along slowly this week.The Browns increased Gordons workload on Thursday and offensive co-ordinator Kyle Shanahan came away impressed by how the 23-year-old looks despite the lengthy layoff. Gordons route running was crisp and hes managed to stay up to speed with the details of Clevelands offence despite not being on the field for a single play in 2014.You can tell hes been working while hes been away, Shanahan said. Hes running good and stuff. Weve had two practices on turf and well see how his body responds.Gordons impact could be immediate. Last season, he returned from a two-game suspension and caught 10 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown in a win over Minnesota. It was Hoyers first start for the Browns and he targeted Gordon 19 times.Gordons presence will make defences honest. Teams wont be able to position multiple defenders near the line of scrimmage because theyll likely need two players to cover Gordon, who led the league with 1,646 yards last season — in just 14 games.Hes going to help in every way possible because you put him on the field, Hoyer said. You put No. 12 on the field, and the defence is going to have to see where hes at. How they want to play him, thats up to them.Hoyer hasnt had the luxury of throwing to anyone of Gordons size this season, so he may take some risks and put the ball up where only Gordon can reach it.Shanahan laughed when he was asked if Gordon fits in with his offensive scheme.He fits in great, he said. We love real good receivers.There arent many better than Gordon, never mind a motivated Gordon.Haden can appreciate Gordons mindset heading into Sundays game. Haden was suspended four games in 2010 and said the time away changed his attitude.Just being away from the game shows you how much you miss it and how much it means to you. I think J.G., hes just excited. Hes happy, said Haden, who is close with Gordon. I see him smiling and it makes me happy just to know that hes back and just ready to ball.NOTES: Pettine has not ruled out starting LBs Karlos Dansby (knee) and Jabaal Sheard (foot) for Sundays game. Pettine said Dansby is doing everything possible to play. For a guy like that, its like not an option for him, he said. Well have to tell him, Literally, you cant go. Hes that type of player, and thats what you want. To me, it speaks to his character. ... TE Jordan Cameron (concussion) also missed practice.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Cheap Vans Sk8 Hi Shoes . Granato was an assistant for the Pittsburgh Penguins for the last five seasons, and he was also part of Team USAs staff at the 2014 Olympics. Vans Sk8 Hi Clearance . About seven hours before facing Washington in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second round series, team officials said the oft-injured Bynum would miss the rest of the playoffs and would not even be with the team for the rest of the post-season. http://www.vansshoesclearancesale.com/. As they are wont to do, the Spurs made things real easy. The Spurs signed Parker to a multi-year contract extension on Friday, ensuring that the six-time All-Star point guard will be in the fold whether Duncan and Ginobili are able to continue their careers or not. Vans Old Skool Clearance . The 31-year-old Spain midfielder hasnt played since Madrid lost in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid in May due to back and foot injuries. Vans Old Skool Pink . Right-hander Ricky Nolasco and the Twins agreed to terms on a free-agent contract Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.NEW YORK, N.Y. - St. Johns is in a place they havent been in well over two decades, but Red Storm coach Steve Lavin isnt jumping up and down in celebration. The No. 17 ranked St. Johns beat Long Beach State 66-49 on Monday night to improve to 10-1.The last time the Red Storm began a season 10-1 was the 1990-91. That team finished the season with a 23-9 record before losing to then-No. 2 Duke in the Midwest Regional Final.We havent accomplished anything of significance, Lavin said.Chris Obekpa scored 16 points and had eight rebounds and seven blocked shots to lead St. Johns.It wasnt a work of art. We manufactured a win, Lavin said. What makes this team special was on display. They find a way to rally and win close games.SirDominic Pointer had 11 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks. Phil Greene IV chipped in 16 points. DAngelo Harrison, the Big Easts leading scorer with a 19.8 points per game average, finished with nine points and 10 rebounds.Were a senior (laden) group, Pointer said. We have people who can step up. (Harrison just) had an off night.Long Beach State lost its fourth straight and fell to 5-8. Mike Caffey was the only 49er in double figure scoring with 10 points.The first ever meeting between the Big East and Big West programs was not one for either teams highlight reel. St. Johns made 27 of 60 from the field, while Long Beach State shot just 32.3 per cent from the field.Both teams were especially cold from beyond the arc as the 49ers only made 7 of 22 from 3-point range, and the Red Storm missed 12 of 15.It was a game where both teams were out of sync offensively, Long Beach State coach Dan Monson said. They were able to force us to turn the ball over in the second half and get some baskets off of their defence. I thought that was the difference.After trailing for much of the first half, Long Beach State took a 28-27 lead on Tyler Lambs 3-pointer at 3:27 of the second half. Following Lambs basket, St.dddddddddddd Johns went on a 9-0 run to take a 36-28 lead.The 49ers did cut St. Johns lead to seven, 44-37, on Eric McKnights dunk with 7:28 left. But the Red Storm went on a 22-11 run to close out the game.I felt for the entire game our defence was exceptional, Lavin said. Our defence held serve until our offence (came) in the second half. The defence allowed us to sustain a lead until the offence (came up).St. Johns was shorthanded. Rysheed Jordan was at home with a stomach virus, according to a St. Johns spokesman. The sophomore guard is expected to return to practice later this week and will be available for Sundays game against Tulane at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.Lavin said Jordan did not feel well prior to St. Johns 53-47 win over Saint Marys (Ca.) on Dec. 19. The next day Jordan saw doctors who treated him with intravenous fluids, and he is resting with his family in Philadelphia.In 10 games this season, Jordan averaged 14.5 points and 4.1 assists in 30.3 minutes as the Red Storms sixth man. Without Jordan, starters Greene, Harrison and Jamal Branch received more playing time than usual.This team...its been a gradual progression (of) resourcefulness, ingenuity, problem solving. Now we can make adjustments on the fly, Lavin said. (It was) one of (Branchs) better games. (He) was outstanding. He really orchestrated our offensive attack.___TIP INS:ST. JOHNS: The Red Storm entered the game having won 17 of 20 regular season games.LONG BEACH STATE: Monday night marked the third straight game in which the 49ers played a team ranked in the Top 25.UP NEXT:ST. JOHNS: Hosts Tulane on Dec. 28 in the Brooklyn Hoops Winter Festival at Barclays Center.LONG BEACH STATE: Visits Syracuse on Dec. 28.QUOTABLE: Dom Pointer is a k