Attracting crowds of more than 50,000, the 2. Bundesliga isn't just the most atmospheric second division in Europe, it's also ...

Thousands of football clubs across the world boast their very own mascot, from the simple to the spectacularly bizarre. Whether in England, Japan or Mexico, they have become a staple of the modern ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Maybe you were terrified of him. Regardless of how you felt, the Sacramento Kings new mascot has been banished as quickly and as surprisingly as he arrived. If you haven’t caught up on the Roy ...

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 ...