Oct 24th, 2008 · Two games into the World Series, many fans are still wondering whom to pull for. What you really need, says Mike Pesca, is a formula. It takes into account famous beloved underdogs of the past; payrolls; the use of rookies; the appeal of each team's manager — and their mascots.
Sep 26th, 2008 · This report should remind you not to leave your suspcious packages lying around. The bomb squad raced to Philadelphia's baseball park. They responded to a report of three mysterious packages. Only after they exploded the packages did they realize the heavily wrapped items were hot dogs. They had been used as props in a commercial for the Phildelphia Phillies. The suspicious items had last been handled by the team mascot, the Phillie Phanatic.
Apr 25th, 2008 · The guys in the barbershop talk about the latest developments in the race for the democratic presidential nomination, Sen. John McCain's tour of hope, and a legal fight for the Chicago Bull's mascot, "Benny the Bull."
Mar 31st, 2008 · Minor League Baseball draws fans to the game with unconventional team names and funny mascots. Fun figures such as Conrad the Crawdad (of the Hickory (N.C.) Crawdads) helped bring in close to $175 million in ticket sales last year.
Aug 9th, 2007 · Steve, the mascot for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team, talks about what it's like to be a huge dancing bird in oppressive heat and humidity. First, he would like to dispel the rumor that his costume has a built-in air-conditioner. It doesn't.
Oct 17th, 2006 · Faced with an NCAA ban on its use of the word "Indians" as its mascot name, McMurray University in Abeliene, Texas, has decided to drop its mascot completely rather than comply. Robert Siegel talks with sports broadcaster David Robinett of KTAB in Abiliene.
Aug 2nd, 2006 · Colorado Springs, Colo., has a reputation for being openly biased against homosexuals. Gay-rights activists have launched a media campaign in this conservative bastion, and even have a mascot -- a dog that moos like a cow -- to promote their message that some people are born gay.
Jun 10th, 2006 · Goleo VI, the official mascot for soccer's World Cup, is a flop. The pantsless lion has been described as looking like the "out-of-wedlock child of Chewbacca and Alf." Children and soccer fans disapprove. They're not crazy about his talking soccer ball, Pille, either.