To the editor: I just read Patt Morrison’s column about Sam the Eagle and his clumsy debut in 1980 (“L.A.’s Olympics mascot — please, not for the birds,” June 6). It brought back such vivid memories ...

In September 2025, FIFA officially unveiled the soccer-playing trio of official mascots for the 2026 World Cup.

At the 2026 World Cup, Clutch, Maple and Zayu will carry on a proud tradition that has featured the legendary likes of World Cup Willie, Pique, Stryker, Footix, Goleo and La'eeb. If these names aren't ...

Jeffco Public Schools says federal investigators mistook managers, trainers, and mascots for male athletes while searching ...

Fresno Unified School District replaced the mascots at three schools to comply with new state laws that restrict the use of Native American-related mascots, team names, and nicknames in California ...

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One of the most important parts of the World Cup is the mascots, and Clutch, Maple and Zayu will be the three you will be seeing for the next month. There we were treated to Shakira performing on the ...

Two Peruvian police officers disguised as World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple helped to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima, the latest in a series of law enforcement operations in the country ...

Maple, Zayu and Clutch set to bring the atmosphere throughout the tournament! The biggest FIFA World Cup™ – and FIFA Fan Festival™ – ever will be celebrated with three amazing mascots to add to the ...

On nearly every NFL sideline, a team’s mascot can be seen pumping up the crowd, cheering on his squad and showing off his goofy dance moves and celebrations. That is with the exception of four NFL ...