Cavs may acquire hot shooting KorverCLEVELAND — Kyle Korver could soon be hoisting shots for the NBA champions.The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to finalize a deal to acquire Korver, one of the league’s elite 3-point shooters, in a trade from the Atlanta Hawks, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The sides are closing in on a deal, but the particulars “`are not clear,” said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed.Cleveland is in need of another outside shooting threat with J.R. Smith expected to be sidelined until the end of the regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a broken thumb.

Cowboys’ Gregory suspended againFRISCO, Texas — Dallas defensive end Randy Gregory was suspended for at least a year for another violation of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.It’s the third time this season Gregory has been suspended. The first was a four-game ban, followed by 10 games on top of that. The latest suspension makes him ineligible for the playoffs, which start Jan. 15 for Dallas, the top seed in the NFC.The suspension is for one calendar year, meaning Gregory could be eligible for the playoffs without another violation if the Cowboys make it again next season.

Oklahoma’s Mixon entering NFL draftNORMAN, Okla. — Joe Mixon, the star Oklahoma running back who was suspended for the 2014 season after punching a woman in the face, will enter the NFL draft.Mixon made the announcement in a statement on his Twitter account. He thanked Oklahoma’s coaches, administrators, support staff and fans.Mixon’s lawyers released video last month of him breaking Oklahoma student Amelia Molitor’s jaw and cheekbone in July 2014, and heavy criticism of Mixon and Sooners coach Bob Stoops followed.

Tribe, Encarnacion signing officialCLEVELAND — Edwin Encarnacion has a new home in the heart of Cleveland’s lineup.The Indians made their signing of the coveted free agent official, introducing the slugger, who signed a three-year, $60 million contract that will include some attendance bonuses. The deal also includes a $5 million buyout and $25 million club option for 2020.Encarnacion averaged 39 homers over the past five seasons with Toronto. He will make a major impact with the AL champions, who outmaneuvered several big-market clubs to sign one of baseball’s most feared and consistently productive hitters.