The University of California-San Diego was founded in 1960. They decided to go with an unusual mascot and became the Tritons in 1964. Here is more on what their mascot is — and, more important, why.

You get the hint. Why then is the University of Akron known as the Zips, and why would the school have the kangaroo Zippy as a mascot? The story hops around more than a pouched marsupial in Australia.

What gives a team its identity? Is it the coach, the players, or the fans? Sure, they play a part, but really, it is the mascot. Whether a live mascot or a student in a costume, the mascot's job ...

Zippy has been knocked off her throne. In a Sports Illustrated ranking, Zippy came in as the second-best mascot in this year's NCAA Tournament. The University of Akron's bouncing kangaroo was No. 1 in ...

Essentially, a street fight broke out on the basketball court before moving into the stands, where fans and Minnesota mascot ...

Graphic designer Emily Morgan added a little more detail to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Logo in her latest design.

(Editor's note: This article is part of a weekly series featuring Columbus Dispatch journalists and their work in our community.) Rob Oller is a sports columnist for The Columbus Dispatch, where ...

(Editor's note: This article is part of a weekly series featuring Columbus Dispatch journalists and their work in our community.) Rob Oller is a sports columnist for The Columbus Dispatch, where ...