The WNBA is inarguably in its golden era, having become a cultural juggernaut, with the sidelines as star-studded as the paint. While the players are shattering records, a different kind of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether it's a blowout victory for Duke in front of a rowdy Cameron Indoor Stadium or a big loss for a low-major team playing in one of the sport's remote outposts, they will be there. In an era of ...

Walk into a packed stadium before kickoff and you’ll probably see a mascot hyping up the crowd long before the players take ...

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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 ...