RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Ripken, the beloved black Labrador retriever known for his work as a bat dog and sports mascot, died recently, leaving a legacy that touched fans across the globe.

Ripken also appeared at Carolina Hurricanes games and very recently a Carolina Panthers game. In a statement posted on his Instagram account his family said in part: "Thank you, Ripken ...

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His last appearance was retrieving a kicking tee during a Dec. 22 home game for the NFL’s Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. The ...

The Hurricanes finally moved to Raleigh in 1999, but hockey wouldn't end in Greensboro. The Greensboro Generals were reformed ...

The mascot's job is to hype up fans and give ... Teddy does his best to support the South Carolina Gamecocks and Carolina Panthers, but tends to have more fun cheering on the Atlanta Braves.

As with every other team in the NFL, the Panthers need to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the 2025 NFL Draft and ...

"A new mascot," a fourth user said ... with one game remaining. The Panthers, however, dropped their fifth loss over their last six games. Carolina finished just 2-of-9 on third downs ...