LeBron James accused of 'shameful display of selfishness' by Cavaliers

? LeBron James called 'self-titled former King' after Miami move
? Majority owner says Cleveland will win NBA title before James

The owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers has called LeBron James selfish for his decision to seek a championship with the Miami Heat and promised the hard-luck city an NBA title before the six-times All-Star gets one.

In a letter to Cavaliers fans, the team's majority owner, Dan Gilbert, said he was disappointed that James opted to join his fellow All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami and felt the nationally televised announcement was inappropriate.

"If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our 'motivation' to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels," Gilbert wrote.

"I personally guarantee that the Cleveland Cavaliers will win an NBA championship before the self-titled former 'King' wins one ... you can take it to the bank."

James opted to deliver his decision during an hour-long programme on cable network after weeks of speculation on whether he would stick with his hometown Cavaliers or jump to one of the other five teams who courted his services.

His decision dealt a major blow to a city that has not celebrated a professional sports championship since 1964 and has developed a widely known reputation for failing in key games.

Without James on the payroll, the Cavaliers can now look to bolster their roster by signing players from what is regarded as one of the deepest pools of free agents. "I promise you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only: delivering you the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue," wrote Gilbert.

The Heat, who last celebrated an NBA title in 2006, were clearly in a much more upbeat mood as the team usher in a new chapter.

"We are thrilled that LeBron James and Chris Bosh have decided to come to Miami to join forces with our truly great player, Dwyane Wade," the Heat coach, Pat Riley, said in a statement.

"We are looking forward to the opportunity of building something that our fans in Miami will be proud of for a long, long time. The journey is just beginning."

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'Bones' Season 6, Episode 11 Recap

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['Bones': 'The Bullet in the Brain']

As Professor Moriarty is to Sherlock Holmes and Lex Luthor is to Superman, Heather Taffet, known as the Gravedigger, is the arch-nemesis of Booth, Bones and the Squints.

Over the last few years, this former prosecutor has tortured various members of the team by burying them alive in a car and leaving them to fend for themselves on an old naval ship ready to be sunk. During her trial, Taffet tried to manipulate the close-knit group of law enforcement officers and scientists in order to wear them down and possibly exonerate her from all of the murders she committed.

Even in this week's episode of 'Bones,' she tried to dig deep down into the psyche of one of the team members to get him to distrust himself at her appeal hearing. However, when all seemed lost, something happened that changed the Gravedigger's disposition ...

 

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Experience the hairy, awkward glory of the 1990 NHL All-Star Game, featuring first-ever skills competition

The 1990 NHL All-Star Game is fondly remembered for being Doug Smail's only appearance in the midseason classic and, to a much lesser degree, Mario Lemieux's 4-goal performance in front of Pittsburgh Penguins fans at the Igloo -- three of them on his first three shots.

But as the NHL All-Star Game once again undergoes a massive overhaul for the 2011 edition, we thought it appropriate to look back 21 years to another slate of dramatic alterations to the All-Star Game format.

Consider this: The 41st NHL All-Star Game was the first to feature an actual All-Star Weekend like we know it today. They brought in the Heroes of Hockey game, which was a kind way of saying "old timers'". But more importantly, it was the first appearance of the Super Skills Competition, featuring shot accuracy, hardest shot and the goalie competition.

Plus, because of the expanded format, the game was played on a Sunday afternoon and live on NBC ... which, to show you how far things have progressed for hockey, was Wade Belak hat-trick rare, if you smell what we're cooking.

Here's a glorious early newsreel on the 1990 All-Star Weekend, with more synth fanfare than you can handle:

Coming up, some more video from the game and a look at some of our favorite hockey hair from the All-Star participants.

And here ... we ... go.

Tonight, the role of Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings will be played by the star of such films as "Anti-Trust" and "MacGruber," Ryan Phillippe.

And now, here are your starting lineups for the 1990 NHL All-Star Game:

Booing Brian Propp of the Philadelphia Flyers. Oh, Patrick Division, how we miss thee ...

At a time when Ovechkin vs. Crosby fatigue is at a high water mark, interesting to see Mario vs. Gretzky far from played out. Different levels of media saturation 21 years ago, of course. 

If you've ever wondered why some people claim the National Hockey League All-Star Game has lost some of its luster, perhaps this will help: 1990 featured Wayne Gretzky vs. Patrick Roy in a skills competition. No disrespect to either, but Anze Kopitar vs. Carey Price just doesn't rise to that level of awesome.

"Right Wing, No. 16, a man who can't help but hopelessly eye-[expletive] the camera, Brett Hull!"

Going ... going ... going ...

NHL officials were stunned when, right after the introductions, a marmoset that had been gently sleeping inside the front of Mario's hair climbed down and scurried into the bowels of the Igloo ... where it was eventually mistaken for a terrorist and killed by Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Here's Mario Lemieux's 4-goal game and more from the 1990 ASG:

Edited down to nine minutes, the game seemed pretty exciting. Probably wasn't.

 

Ladies and gentleman, Doc Emrick's suave, fully-coiffed older brother Surgeon Emrick.

And finally, there's NHL announcer Bill Clement, whose hair ... looks exactly the same 21 years later. Creep-y.

So long, everyone. Stay tuned for the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic here on NBC.

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Tillman has time for disciplinary calisthenics vs. Seahawks

The Seahawks didn't do a whole lot to push the Bears on Sunday afternoon, so it was up to the Bears to find a way to push themselves.

For cornerback Charles Tillman, that meant a pause in the action for some self-discipline. Here he is, knocking out a set of push-ups after letting what should have been an easy interception bounce off his hands.

When it's 21-0 and the opposition has barely put up a fight, I guess you do whatever you have to do to keep yourself engaged and interested. Lou Brown and Willie Mays Hayes approve.

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San Francisco Giants Closer Brian Wilson On George Lopez: "I'm a Sea Man"

Over the past year, the nation has gotten a chance to see the hilarious actions of Brian Wilson over and over again. His appearances on the Jim Rome Show and the Letterman Show seemed to be his best material. Looks like we were wrong.

Wilson has made mention of his altered ego, a sex crazed maniac bent on domination. He calls this alternate personality "The Machine." It looks as if the Machine has struck again, and this time on the George Lopez Show.

Some may find his tactics rather childish, but I however think he sounds like Zack Galifianakas from "The Hangover." Try closing your eyes and telling me his voice doesn't strike a resemblance.

Wilson has become one of the most popular players in the league because of his quirky attitude, and a main reason why a TV show is in the works, documenting the lives of the players on and off the field. It could get a little dicey should they choose to follow Brian Wilson off the field. I wonder what the Machine does on the daily once he gets home...

If you haven't seen this clip, it's a must. He basically eludes to the fact that he engaged in sexual massages in Thailand, all while dressed as a "sea-man." It's pointless trying to explain, it's something you kind of just have to see for yourself.

As the Giants prepare for the 2011 campaign, it's nice to have a guy like Wilson bring some comedy to the club. Lord knows the awkward part of the team is solidified in Aubrey Huff's demeanor.

It will be interesting to watch if Wilson can have the same type of year in 2011, or if things will start to go south should he let himself, err, I mean the "The Machine" get frustrated.

The Giants are looking for a lot of the same from their bullpen, and hoping for some bats that were absent last season to make a comeback. Pablo Sandoval is one of the hot topics at the moment, and should he continue to lose the weight, he will be back in 2009 form.

If you haven't seen his appearances on the Rome show, you need to find that next. This is a good start if you've somehow been living under a rock for the last couple of months.

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Puck Daddy's NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft Live Blog

RALEIGH, NC -- Huge crowd at the convention center for the first ever NHL All-Star Game Fantasy Draft. The players are pumped ... even if Mike Green said the captains haven't exactly discussed any sort of strategy until a few minutes before the draft.

Live bloggin' with your comments here!

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Bart Scott is yelling at Sal Palantonio for some reason

The New York Jets, having taken on the personality of their head coach, are fueled by taking things personally as well as a high degree of bravado.

Here's linebacker Bart Scott, who played an outstanding game against the Patriots, putting both qualities on display.

Aside from being really angry/happy, I'm not really sure what the hell Bart Scott is talking about. I can't recall anyone saying the Patriots had a better defense than the Jets, and I don't know why anyone would believe that. And as far as the talking of crap goes, I know it went back and forth, but I feel confident in saying that most of it originated with the Jets. The Jets talk more trash than anyone in the league, don't they?

Not that I'd ever say any of that to Bart Scott. He plays emotionally, and wherever he gets his fuel, it works for him and it works for the Jets. Also, I wouldn't want him to yell at me like that.

I just hope he doesn't stay up tonight, calling Sal Palantonio's home phone at all hours of the night, just screaming into the receiver about disrespect. It seems like he wants to.

Gracias, Pro Football Talk.

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