Ex-ESPN Star Slams WNBA Nonbinary Mascot Amid Trans Debate

Ex-ESPN anchor slams ‘laughable’ WNBA nonbinary mascot

Not everyone is a fan of the Toronto Tempo’s new non-binary mascot. Ex-ESPN anchor Sage Steele called the mascot “laughable” amid the WNBA‘s trans-athlete debate. The Toronto Tempo unveiled its two new mascots, Dez and Dot, last week. Fans particularly paid attention to Dez, the “borealis blue” snapping turtle from Muskoka, Ontario. Dez uses she/they […] The post Ex-ESPN anchor slams ‘laughable’ WNBA non-binary mascot amid trans athlete debate a…

Ex-ESPN Star Slams WNBA Nonbinary Mascot Amid Trans Debate

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WNBA Team Debuts 'Non-Binary' Mascot In Game Against Sophie Cunningham

The Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s new Canadian franchise in its first season, unveiled its official mascots on August 18 during a home game against the Indiana Fever. Dez, a Borealis Blue Snapping Turtle (she/they) from Muskoka, and Dot, an Arctic Hare (she/her) named after Toronto’s “T-Dot” nickname, debuted at halftime. Dez is the calmer, music-loving half of the duo; Dot is the energetic, acrobatic hype woman. WNBA team reveals new queer turtle …

NEW: WNBA Team Debuts 'Non-Binary' Mascot In Game Against Sophie Cunningham's Fever

The Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s Canadian expansion franchise that is currently in its inaugural season, introduced its official mascots during a home game against the Indiana Fever on August 18. The pair — Dez, a Borealis Blue Snapping Turtle, and Dot, an Arctic Hare — debuted at halftime. “Dez and Dot made their debut at Scotiabank Arena and brought two very different kinds of energy – and a shared sense of rhythm – to the court for the first tim…

Former ESPN Host Sage Steele Rips WNBA Over "Butch, Non-Binary" Mascot

Sage Steele (Photo via USA Today Netwkork) Former ESPN host Sage Steele did not hold back after learning about the newest WNBA mascot. She tore into the Toronto Tempo’s new mascot on X. Steele called the entire effort laughable and desperate. The expansion WNBA team unveiled Dez during a recent home game against the Indiana Fever. Dez is a Borealis Blue Snapping Turtle. The team describes the character as butch and non-binary. Dez uses she/they …

Toronto Tempo Mascot Reveal Sparks Controversy After Non-Binary Character Debuts During Game Against Sophie Cunningham’s Indiana Fever

The Toronto Tempo have added a new layer of personality to their inaugural WNBA season, unveiling two official mascots during their home matchup with the Indiana Fever on August 18. The expansion franchise introduced Dez, a Borealis Blue Snapping Turtle, and Dot, an Arctic Hare, during halftime at Scotiabank Arena. The team presented the characters as a deliberately contrasting pair, with different personalities that are intended to reflect the …