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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.
The American Athletic Conference has rebranded as the 'American Conference,' removing the AAC acronym, and introduced its first mascot, Soar the eagle, to strengthen its identity and community engagement, with a focus on modernization and differentiation in college sports.
Dan Meers, the man behind the Kansas City Chiefs' mascot KC Wolf and known as the 'Director of Shenanigans,' is retiring after 35 years of service, during which he attended over 10,000 events across 38 states and 12 countries, sharing joy and memorable stories. The team has not announced a replacement.
Uga X, the beloved English bulldog mascot for the University of Georgia, has passed away at the age of 10. Known as Que, he oversaw two national championships and was the most decorated mascot in the program's history. His successor, Uga XI, also known as Boom, has taken over. The line of English bulldog mascots at Georgia dates back to 1955 and is cared for by the Seiler family in Savannah, Georgia.
UGA X, the beloved English bulldog mascot for the University of Georgia football program, passed away at the age of 10, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as the winningest mascot in program history with a 91-19 record. Known as "Que" by fans, UGA X presided over two national championships, two SEC titles, and seven New Year’s Six bowl appearances during his eight seasons. The university described him as a "Damn Good Dawg," and he passed the torch to UGA XI, also known as "Boom," after retiring in 2022.