Cleveland fans anguished by LeBron's decision

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland fans gathered around televisions yelled in anguish as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat.

At a shopping area in suburban Westlake hundreds of people who had clamored around TVs turned their backs and headed home when James made the announcement on ESPN Thursday night.

A loud "no" was heard the moment after James said he was leaving.

Fans across the northeast Ohio region had sung, danced and cheered in a campaign to keep James. "LeBron Watch" parties featured dunk tanks, beer specials and poster giveaways.

Extra police officers were stationed downtown to handle any crowds.