Articles tagged: animals in sports

Reds-Giants game delayed by bee swarm

Monday’s game between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds got off to a late start for a very unusual reason.

Watch: Spurs mascot captures flying bat

The San Antonio Spurs mascot played hero and captured a bat that caused the team’s game to be temporarily delayed.

Watch: Spurs-Nets game delayed by bats invasion

A game between the San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets was delayed due to some flying creatures in the arena.

Watch: Umpire removes moth from ear during game

An MLB umpire got a little up close and personal with a moth during a game on Wednesday.

Air Bud offers to help Cavs after Game 2 loss

LeBron James obviously seems to need more help against the mighty Golden State Warriors, and one noble benefactor is answering the call.

Tigers embracing ‘Rally Goose’ after scoreboard mishap

The Detroit Tigers’ surprise visitor to Wednesday’s game has already ascended into Hall of Fame meme territory.

Watch: Goose flies into scoreboard at Angels-Tigers game

The Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers were visited by a feathered friend during their game in Detroit on Wednesday.

Rogue eagle lands on Mariners pitcher James Paxton at Twins home opener

A bald eagle that was part of the Minnesota Twins’ home opener festivities on Thursday went rogue and ended up landing on the shoulder of Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton.