To show team spirit!
All different sorts of sports teams have mascots, whether major or minor league. However, some sports do not such as tennis, baseball, rugby, soccer and many more.
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Some yes and some don't
because they are like cheerleaders, they support your team.
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Sports teams have mascots. Miranda Cosgrove doesn't have a mascot, since she isn't a sports team.
some sports teams have mascots that are associated with American Indian stereotypes
Mascots are something like a bird and are used to advertise the the brand name in puiblic. They are also used for good luck.
Indians, Redskins, Braves, Warriors.
Mascots are commonly used for cheer-leading purposes. They are quite popular in high school and college sporting events and activities.