Superstitions are pretty prevalent in almost every sport. Whether its the North Carolina shorts that Michael Jordan wore under his Bulls shorts for every game, Patrick Roy talking to the goal posts, to Roger Clemens who always touched the head of the Babe Ruth statue before playing at Yankee stadium, sports athletes of all kinds follow this quirky behaviors because they believe in luck. The same goes for curses, something that no sports player really like to talk about. The most famous curse is that of the Billy Goat, which seems to have decimating the Cubs, as they haven't been to a World ...

Happy Birthday to First Daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush (1981), Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (1976), actress Christina Applegate (1971), Christian singer Amy Grant (1960), comedic actor John Larroquette (1947), political consultant/actor Ben Stein (1944), Star Trek's "Khan" Ricardo Montalban (1920), New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio (1914; d. 1999), industrialist Andrew Carnegie (1835; d. 1919).

Happy Birthday to First Daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush (1981), Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (1976), actress Christina Applegate (1971), Christian singer Amy Grant (1960), comedic actor John Larroquette (1947), political consultant/actor Ben Stein (1944), Star Trek's "Khan" Ricardo Montalban (1920), New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio (1914; d. 1999), industrialist Andrew Carnegie (1835; d. 1919).

Reebok and multi-platinum Latin music recording artist Daddy Yankee have formed a multi-year partnership that includes a signature collection of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories called DY. Regarded as one of the most respected and influential reggaeton artists, Yankee is the latest star to join Reebok's music roster that includes Grammy award winners Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Nelly. DY will launch in the spring of 2006 and the collection will be available at athletic specialty retailers. The collection will consist of sport-inspired designs that exude Daddy Yankee's vibrant energy.

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Happy Birthday to First Daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush (1981), Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (1976), actress Christina Applegate (1971), Christian singer Amy Grant (1960), comedic actor John Larroquette (1947), political consultant/actor Ben Stein (1944), Star Trek's "Khan" Ricardo Montalban (1920), New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio (1914; d. 1999), industrialist Andrew Carnegie (1835; d. 1919).

Upcoming guests on the Late Show With David Letterman:

Nov. 9: Actress Kelly Ripa; actress/singer Hilary Duff

Nov. 10: Actor Steve Martin; American Chopper stars The Teutuls

Nov. 11: News anchor Ted Koppel; musical guest Trey Anastasio

Nov. 14: Kid scientists; actor John Cusack; musical guest Brad Paisley

Nov. 15: Actor Joaquin Phoenix; Champ Car auto racing winner; musical guest Trisha Yearwood

Nov. 16: Comedian/talk show host Ellen DeGeneres; a performance from the new Broadway Musical "The Color Purple"

Nov. 17: Radio star Howard Stern; musical guest P...