As fall begins to loom larger with each passing day, it's time to do a little summer cleaning.

So, here goes:

n LeBron James, who ditched the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat, said he took mental notes and will remember everyone who slammed him and criticized his move.

James' leaving Cleveland was his right and I have no qualms with that. His ego, however, couldn't be tamed and he announced the decision on national television, without letting the Cavs know ahead of time.

I'm sure the idea of him being angry is one thing, but if anyone should let this story die, it's Prince James. (He's one of three in Miami. Princes are numerous, but there's only one king).

Even Charles Barkley told him to add his name to that list. James should remain humble and just play. Win your championship or two or three and be gracious.

n Kendry Morales of the Los Angeles Angels was lost for the season in June when he broke his ankle in a celebration with his teammates at home plate after a walk-off grand slam home run.

Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan also was lost for the season following a victory celebration last week.

Not to brag, but I injured my wrist high-fiving sports editor John Enrietto after he wrote a really great column recently.

I'm just kidding about that, but postgame celebrations have been dangerous to one's health. Even Carlos Ruiz, the Philadelphia Phillies catcher, injured himself when trying to avoid being jumped on after delivering a game-winning hit last week.

Whatever happened to handshakes and pats on the back? Isn't about time to return to a simple congratulations?

Over the course of 162 games, are home-plate mobbings a necessity?

n Poor Dustin Johnson. He was charged a two-stroke penalty at the PGA Championships on the 18th hole of the final round and was denied a chance to join the three-hole playoff.

Apparently, he thought he was hitting one of his shots off a pile of trampled dirt. Instead, it was one of more than 1,000 mini-bunkers on the course.

It's stated in the rules a player cannot ground his club before setting up his shot.

There's no denying that, but does a course need such a unorthodox setup? Stuart Appleby also was assessed a two-stroke penalty at the PGA Championship for doing the same thing in 2004 at the same course, Whistling Straits.

Yes, it's spelled out in the rules, but is a gimmick like that worthy of a major?

I'd say no. Get rid of those senseless bunkers (or really small mounds of dirt) or take the event elsewhere.

Sam Tallarico is a staff writer for the Butler Eagle.