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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.
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.
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.
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.