by Mike Krumboltz If you're a fan of the sporting life, this was one of your bigger weeks. Not so much for the games that were played, but rather for the bizarre announcements that riled up folks across the United States and around the world. LeBron James and Paul the Octopus have little in common, save for their exceptional talents for ticking off some sport fans while delighting others. LeBron's big announcement The plan: To build excitement over which team LeBron James ,