Although it is no longer true that a candidate must win New Hampshire to become president -- Bill Clinton broke that jinx in 1992 -- a poor showing here still appears almost certain to snuff out the chances of a presidential candidate.

CNN: New Hampshire voters head to the polls

His injury jinx began on England's last visit to Australia in 2002 when he ruptured a cruciate ligament in his right knee while fielding against Australia at Brisbane and was sidelined for 15 months.

BBC: SPORT | Cricket | England | Jones hopeful of return for Ashes

And in the 2009-10 campaign, Arsenal was locked in a three-way battle for the Premier League title and had a real chance of advancing past Barcelona in the Champions League before the jinx struck.

WSJ: Arsenal Back in Its Sticky Patch Again