All articles tagged with #mascot
Elon Musk responded to a 15‑year‑old cancer patient’s handwritten eight questions, fulfilling her wish after she passed away by confirming he would answer them and naming her SpaceX plush toy as the company’s official mascot, while sharing personal details such as his favorite anime and travel highlights.
UT Knoxville announces Smokey XII, a two-year-old bluetick coonhound named Neyland, will debut as the next Smokey mascot at the 2026 Orange and White spring game; selected through the East Tennessee coonhound rescue community, he’s being fostered and trained by UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine with help from students and veterinarians to handle game-day environments, while Alpha Gamma Rho handlers support the effort and the Hudson family remains involved in long‑term care. Smokey XI has retired and Smokey X remains in palliative care.
Defector's Lauren Theisen argues the Saint Louis Billikens are a compelling March Madness pick, noting a season that started 24-1, a 3-3 finish, and two exciting Atlantic 10 tournament wins as they chase their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019.
LA Lakers center Jaxson Hayes was suspended one game for shoving the Wizards’ mascot G-Wiz during pregame introductions; the mascot was not injured, and Hayes will serve the suspension ahead of LA's next game against the 76ers. Hayes is averaging 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds this season and is slated for the Slam Dunk Contest.
The Utah Mammoth unveiled their new mascot, Tusky, a 6-foot-5 mammoth, by having him emerge from a block of ice at the Delta Center before their home opener, symbolizing the team's strength and community presence. Tusky, inspired by Utah's Ice Age history, is expected to be a prominent figure in team and community events throughout the season.
Ralphie VII, a one-year-old American Bison weighing 700 pounds, is debuting as the new mascot for University of Colorado Athletics during the football game against Wyoming on September 20, symbolizing a proud tradition of the university's iconic buffalo mascots.
Ralphie VI, the iconic live buffalo mascot of the University of Colorado, nicknamed Ember, has retired after four years and will now live on a ranch with Ralphie V, focusing on relaxing strolls. A new Ralphie VII is in training, but no debut date has been set. The mascot program relies on donations for its care.
Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' introduces a new default wallpaper featuring a quokka mascot on a purple gradient, with various light and dark mode options and additional alternate designs, to be available in upcoming updates and downloads.
Drake Solomon, the Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion, is suing the team for violating disability protection laws after being fired following a hip replacement and tryouts for a new mascot, claiming a hostile work environment and discrimination under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.
During a promotional video shoot in Alaska, a brown bear charged towards the Seattle Kraken mascot and a team player but turned away before contact, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred in Katmai National Park during a fly-fishing outing, highlighting the importance of respecting wildlife in their natural habitat.
Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy was briefly chased by a bear while in Alaska, where Kraken player John Hayden was also fishing; the bear showed aggressive behavior but eventually let Buoy go unharmed, adding a wild encounter to their trip.
Members of the Seattle Kraken hockey team, while fly fishing in Alaska, had a close encounter with a charging brown bear that charged at their mascot, Buoy the sea troll, but the bear veered away. The team was on a community engagement trip in Katmai National Park, and the incident was captured on video, highlighting the bears' interest in the mascot.
A Chuck E Cheese employee was arrested in Tallahassee while in costume for credit card fraud, after a woman reported fraudulent charges traced to him; police found a stolen credit card in his possession, leading to charges of theft and fraud.
A Chuck E. Cheese mascot in Tallahassee was arrested for stealing a customer's debit card and using it for multiple purchases, after being identified by the victim through security footage. The employee initially denied the theft but was caught with the stolen card in his possession, leading to felony charges.
Reveille X, the mascot of Texas A&M, was diagnosed with glaucoma and underwent surgery to remove her eye. She is now recovering well and is expected to return to her usual activities this fall, with her health closely monitored by the university's veterinary team.