The states' nicknames draw on everything from their natural landscapes and popular produce to historical facts and landmarks.

Our columnist reviews the mascots most recently opposing Purdue football, from Brutus Buckeye to the Nitanny Lion and Willie ...

While Purdue Pete, Friar Dom, and the Saint Louis Billiken get plenty of credit for being the creepiest, most disconcerting ...

Cleveland Cavaliers fans are buzzing with excitement as the team surges through a red-hot start to the season.

CLEVELAND — A dancing figure in an inflatable frog costume has emerged as the unlikely good luck charm behind the Cleveland ...

I’ve been wanting to dance with that frog since I’ve seen him,” Cavs center Jarrett Allen said following the team’s 144-126 ...

It's Cleveland,' Jarrett Allen said, trying to explain the amphibian's sudden arrival. 'It's just a vibe in the city and I ...

Lucy's journey with the 442nd begins in the small, war-torn Italian town of Luciana in 1944. It's a true story of the scrappy ...

Cy, Iowa State’s historic mascot, celebrated 70 years of existence Oct. 16. The ones who wore the suit and the spirit squad ...

The Vatican has introduced Luce, its first-ever anime mascot Luce. Luce — meaning “light” in Italian — will serve as the Catholic Church’s mascot for the 2025 Jubilee Year, which has the ...

It’s no secret this most recent election cycle has been somewhat divisive. While mudslinging ads abounded, one 8th grader at Laurel Middle School thought it was time to launch a campaign with four ...

The Indianapolis Colts mascot might find a home on the team’s defense … if there a game against players a third of his size. Colts mascot Blue was part of a halftime game between mascots and fourth ...