7 Athletes Who Have Bizarre And Unusual Superstitions
We all know athletes have a ritual, routine, tradition or whatever you want to call it leading up to games. However, these 7 athletes have the most bizarre and unusual superstitions in the game.
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We all know athletes have a ritual, routine, tradition or whatever you want to call it leading up to games. However, these 7 athletes have the most bizarre and unusual superstitions in the game.
With the biggest names off the board, it's time to break down the five teams having the best offseason thus far in the NBA.
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The details of Carmelo Anthony's new contract with the Knicks are no longer a mystery. And it looks like he made out pretty well for himself.
This wasn't a PR coup like LeBron's return home to Cleveland, but it certainly will help Anthony's image. Those things, however, tend not to last too long if the wins don't follow.
How is Billy King still on the job? It would be one thing if this was his first rodeo. But let's not forget that he destroyed the 76ers.
Melo is staying in New York, announcing his decision Sunday in a posting titled "My City, My Heart" on his website.
The Knicks' star forward released a statement on his website, ThisIsMelo.com, on Sunday announcing that he will re-sign with the team.
After playing one season with the Brooklyn Nets, the 37-year-old forward agreed to terms with the Washington Wizards on a two-year deal on Saturday night, a source said.
James can no longer be painted as the villain who spurned an opportunity to bring joy to the streets of Cleveland. That goal is back on his agenda.
While people in Cleveland are celebrating "LeBron James Day" today and Miami Heat fans burning #6 jerseys, let's look at the 9 most hilarious reactions to LeBron James' decision to return home to Cleveland.
There are no quick fixes here. Phil Jackson wants to build this team in his image, and it will take some time, with or without Carmelo Anthony.
Let's break down why exactly Carmelo Anthony should stay with the New York Knicks.
Knicks President Phil Jackson was expecting a decision from Carmelo Anthony on Thursday. It never came.
The same choice James faced four years ago is the one facing the four-time NBA MVP now. And it could come down to a letter written in anger four years ago, according to ESPN.
It's looking like a great day, Knicks fans! Carmelo Anthony is expected to announce that he's re-signing with New York, according to the Daily News.
Carmelo Anthony has 129 million reasons to re-sign with the New York Knicks. But if he needs a little extra incentive, there's this...
The logo features the colors of both the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks, who will split hosting duties in February.
Miami waits. So does Cleveland. Pat Riley has made his pitch. And now, LeBron James wants time to think.
With Carmelo Anthony apparently off the free agent market, the spotlight rests squarely on LeBron James. Where will he go? One NBA expert is convinced he's going home.
Let's look at the five reasons why LeBron James should return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
As Donald Sterling made continued outbursts, Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas tried futilely to take control of the situation.
Anthony was supposed to take the weekend to make his decision. What's with the delay? Well, according to the Post, he could be waiting to see how the other dominoes fall in free agency.
I doubt it will take Lionel Hollins more than a third of the season to figure it out the way it did J-Kidd. That's because experience matters.
What's it going to be, Melo? It seems the Knicks, Lakers and Bulls are the front-runners for his services, but it's all speculation until the superstar forward announces his decision.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The judge in Luigi Mangione's federal trial says she'll hold a hearing to go over the seizure and search of Mangione's backpack in Pennsylvania.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The judge in Luigi Mangione's federal trial says she'll hold a hearing to go over the seizure and search of Mangione's backpack in Pennsylvania.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Grizzlies hold off the Nets 103-98 on Sunday.
Cody Glass scored twice, but the Devils dropped their fourth straight, 4-3 to the Jets on Sunday.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Thousands of nurses across New York City are on strike as their union and hospitals fight over a new contract. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mamdani joined picketers outside NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights as thousands of nurses went on strike in the city.
The New York State Nurses Association said nearly 15,000 nurses are walking off their jobs at five major hospitals in the city. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Aziza Shuler report.
The former New York City mayor said he would continue speaking out on issues he feels passionate about after his term ended.
Dozens of residents were displaced after the fire on Washington Street injured more than 30 people, including two firefighters.
