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Chris Richards' quirky rubber chicken mascot, Paxo, is riding along on the USA's World Cup journey after the defender picked it up during Crystal Palace's championship celebration. Richards is thriving on the field, posting historic passing accuracy while leading a revitalized American defense.
Adorable stoat siblings Milo and Tina have become the breakout stars of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with plush toys selling out across Italy in less than a week. The mascots are winning hearts worldwide, especially Milo, who represents Paralympic athletes and was born without one paw.
When Artemi Panarin wanted jersey number 72 with the Los Angeles Kings, he hit an unusual snag: the team mascot already wore it. The solution? A luxury watch trade that left everyone winning.
Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo couldn't resist breaking the finish line tape during a mascot race, then sealed his victory with a game-winning home run. Sometimes the best moments in sports are the unplanned ones that remind us why we love the game.
Two cheerful stoats named Milo and Tina will represent the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, chosen by Italian schoolchildren from over 1,600 entries. These sibling weasels are already winning hearts with their inclusive backstory and mountain spirit.
Over 700 professional sports teams use wild animals as mascots, and scientists have launched a program to turn that billion-fan following into conservation funding. One university program has already proven the concept works.
Women are suiting up as college mascots in record numbers, turning graduation reveal videos into million-view moments. These athletes spend 20+ hours weekly in secret, building campus spirit while breaking barriers in traditionally male roles.
Firefox just launched Kit, a friendly fox mascot that breaks free from the browser's logo to help protect users from internet surveillance. As AI companions become the norm, this fire-tailed guide aims to remind people they deserve choice and control online.
Peruvian police donned 2026 World Cup mascot costumes to arrest a suspected drug trafficker who was obsessed with soccer. The creative undercover operation successfully fooled the die-hard football fan.
Austrian tennis player Anastasia Potapova became the first "lucky loser" in 34 years to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal after a stunning comeback victory in Madrid. She dropped to her knees in tears after making history at the Madrid Open.
A street vendor's pet duck named Merlin stole hearts across Mexico after being spotted in a national team jersey during World Cup celebrations. The feathered fan became so beloved that Mexico's official national team embraced him as their unofficial mascot.
After 10 days circling the moon, Artemis 2 Commander Reid Wiseman broke protocol to keep a tiny plush moon toy named Rise close to his heart. The mascot carried the name of his late wife Carroll and the digital names of 5 million people who sent their dreams to space.
Argentina's Solana Sierra entered the French Open through the back door and is now two wins from tennis history. The 21-year-old lucky loser has knocked out a former U.S. Open champion and a recent finalist to reach the third round in Paris.
A singing nurse mascot is touring Philippine hospitals to slash plastic waste after audits revealed 78% of medical waste is plastic. The campaign promotes reusable equipment and proper waste sorting to protect public health.
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory kept a 60-year-old tradition alive before the historic Artemis II moon mission launched in April 2026. A simple container of peanuts connected decades of space exploration through one delicious superstition.
Eleven years after a six-year-old's passionate anthem singing went viral, Harry Westlake is training with England's Under-18 rugby squad. The boy who once asked captain Chris Robshaw if he was ready might finally get to play alongside his heroes.
New Zealand's Liam Lawson finally caught a break when a safety car at the Japanese Grand Prix helped him jump three positions without a single overtake. The Racing Bulls driver held off challenges for 25 laps to earn two championship points and break his streak of bad timing.
A California second grader's plush moon design will float aboard NASA's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. Lucas Ye's creation "Rise" beat 2,600 submissions from 50+ countries to join the Artemis 2 crew.
Jack Leiter dominated his season debut wearing number 22, the same digits his father Al wore during eight years in the majors. The young pitcher struck out 21 batters in his best big league performance yet.
At 21, speedskating phenom Jordan Stolz is bringing out the special blades he used to set a world record, saving them for 18 months just for these Olympics. The Wisconsin native has a real shot at winning gold in all four of his individual events in Milan.
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