Lebron claims to be happy - he is still not Kobe (and not Jordan!!)

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/9631362/LeBron-happy-in-Cleveland-despite-loss

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) - LeBron James finally talked about not making the NBA Finals, and insists Cleveland's loss to Orlando will not impact his future with the Cavaliers.

James stormed out of Amway Arena without speaking to the media Saturday night after the Cavs were eliminated with a 103-90 loss to the Magic in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

James, who averaged 38.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 8.2 assists against Orlando, said Sunday he hasn't given any thought to signing a contract extension with the Cavs this summer. James can become a free agent next season.

Cleveland can offer the extension on July 18 — the three-year anniversary of him signing his previous deal.

"I don't know," James said when asked if he'll sign. "I haven't thought about it just yet. I'm just going to take time off from basketball and not think about contracts or the game period. I'll relax with my family we'll figure out once it comes from them."

The league MVP, who also did not shake hands with Olympic teammate Dwight Howard or congratulate any Orlando players as he left the floor, said that he's happy in Cleveland and feels the Cavs made major progress this season.

KC loses 16 out of 21 - maybe George Brett should make a comeback

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/2009-06-01-2349225691_x.htm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After beginning the year on such a promising note, the Kansas City Royals must feel trapped in a cruel and savage time warp.
It's no longer 2009. It's 2005. They're not the sexy pick to win the AL Central any more. They're stumblebums again, hopeless also-rans in the midst of another long, dreary 100-loss season.

In what almost seemed like an act of mercy, the schedule gave the Royals an off day Monday, time to collect their thoughts before launching a nine-game road trip immediately following a three-game sweep in Kauffman Stadium by the Chicago White Sox. When did that last happen? In 2005.