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High Noon: Very Superstitious

Michael Jordan in 1998. (Associated Press)
Michael Jordan in 1998. (Associated Press)

Michael Jordan in 1998.

A lot goes into being a pro athlete—hard training, raw talent, the ability to perform under pressure. But for some stars, a little superstitious reasoning is the added edge they need to get into the zone.

Whether it's drinking urine or talking to goal posts, these 10 athletes have used weird rituals to help take their game to the next level. Full story.

Michael Jordan, Serena Williams and Wade Boggs made the list. How about you? Are you superstititious?



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D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.