Being an avid sports fan, when your favorite team loses, there always comes a sense of sadness or disappointment. That’s just part of the fun, and while the pain might sting, it comes with the territory.

My only feeling about superstition is that it’s unlucky to be behind at the end of the game. – Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State football coach Did you notice how effectively I put a hex on the Atlanta Braves last week? In my previous column, I predicted the Braves would catch the Mets and win the National League East.