Meet Ole and Hop, the mascots for the 2014 FIBA World Basketball World Cup. They’re supposed to look like hands—the slogan for the championship is “In Your ...

Fans navigating the dozens of schools in the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments might become as attached to the mascots as the athletes themselves. Furry, animated characters used as ...

College basketball analyst Andy Katz should not be expecting any holiday cards from Purdue Pete anytime soon. The beloved Boilermaker mascot apparently isn't good enough to be mentioned on Katz's list ...

March Madness isn't just about highlighting the best NCAA Division I Men's Basketball teams. It's also a time to honor the most beloved mascots. Sports Illustrated released a ranking of every mascot ...

It only takes one listen through an episode of the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast to discover why Rocky is not only the best mascot in the NBA but perhaps all of sports. Not only is he a labor ...

There were several unusual school nicknames in the pre-consolidation era. Read about some of the best from the Greater ...

Sports mascots are more than just costumed characters, they embody the spirit, humor, and identity of their teams. From college stadiums to professional arenas, mascots have become cultural icons ...

Mascots are one of the most ridiculous aspects of sports. Kids love them, and you know the guy in the suit did it mainly the get close to the cheerleaders. Sure, it’s all fun and games — until his ...

Pandas and Hillers and Auks, oh my! Here are some of the most unique mascots belonging to Delaware high schools.

Purdue Pete is beloved in West Lafayette. But is he one of the best mascots in college basketball? One analyst ranked his top 10 for the sport recently. College basketball analyst Andy Katz should not ...