CINCINNATI — The Tennessee middle school that was issued a cease and desist letter from the University of Cincinnati because of its mascot, the Bearcats, has chosen a new mascot, and it's in ...

The couple craft a wide variety of mascots that instantly link famed brands to the cultural subconscious of the nation. It’s magical, it evokes childhood memories like the Oros man, the Care ...

When I give keynotes and workshops about mental health, I often ask the group, “If mental illness had a mascot, who would it be?” It’s always fascinating to hear the responses. What’s even ...

This was not a goodbye to a distinguished teacher or a coach, but their mascot for decades. Chad Neal, head coach of the Killingly High School football team since 2004, has fond memories of his teams ...

The longstanding rivalry between Stanford and UC Berkeley has seen wins and losses on both sides, but when it comes to the best mascot, the Golden Bears are barking up the wrong tree. Cal’s bear ...

For nearly a century, the Midget mascot and team name have been a source of pride for the Estherville school district. But for people with dwarfism, it's an offensive term that has no place in the ...

The New York Times for Kids goes inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots. Jayden Youngblood, 15, plays Buster the Bulldog, the mascot for his high school in Austin ...

Mascots can be polarizing characters. Some—especially the young fans—love them and the joviality they bring to NBA games. Others find them off-putting and hope they stay far away (or at least ...

Though the Oregon Ducks aren't part of the Pac-12 Conference anymore, the Duck mascot still has some animosity toward former foes. Oregon was part of the conference realignment that saw four teams ...

The mysterious mascot delivered, dancing through the crowd with a cardboard sign that read, "15-0," to celebrate the team's latest win. The phenomenon began last month when the Cavaliers jumped ...