It's hard to believe that after debuting in 2018 and taking the world by storm with his orange-furred, googly-eyed brand of mascottery, Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty has not had a home playoff ...

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Come fall, Elgin High School students could be rallying before the big game with a maroon raccoon as their team mascot. That’s one of the choices under consideration for a school that’s been without a ...

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes mascot Sebastian poses with cheerleaders and marching band during the CFP National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium.

Michigan became the undisputed national champion last week, but the Wolverine State is out of the race to be crowned best high school mascot in America in 2026. The Sweet 16 is complete in our ...

After cycling through several options, UCLA adopted the Bruin mascot, now represented by costumed characters Joe and Josie. The University of Texas' famous live longhorn mascot, Bevo, was introduced ...

The moment Doug “Sluggo” Roberts arrives on Zoom, his devotion to pop culture practically beams through the screen. Behind him, the proof is impossible to miss: a model R2‑D2 perched atop crates of ...

The oriole has always been the mascot of Baltimore baseball, though its look has evolved throughout the years. When the O's franchise first transferred from St. Louis in 1954, it was the bird — Mr.

Eugene Emeralds mascot Sluggo moved into co-op housing this week after the team left for Roseburg without securing housing for their most recognizable member — the fuzzy green bear with zero rental ...

Are you confused what TCU's muscular, spiky and purple-clad mascot is during the NCAA Tournament? Look no further. Ohio State men's basketball earned an at-large bid in the March Madness East Region, ...

The 2026 March Madness bracket features 68 teams, each with unique mascots that define their identity and fan culture. A meticulous ranking evaluates mascots not just by appearance, but by their ...

That’s right, everyone: With the men's bracket officially revealed, March Madness 2026 is officially HERE. And we know the next few days until the first round of the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament will be ...