Trouble lurks as the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments get underway this week. College mascots, though typically well behaved, have tangled with the police, security guards and ...

California State University, Long Beach, has decided to do away with its “Prospector Pete” mascot amid concerns that it’s connected to genocide — and some students and faculty at the ...

ST. LOUIS – High school mascots are often more than just a team name. They play a major role in shaping a school’s sports culture, from rallying cries to fight songs and pregame rituals.