WNBA Team Debuts Inclusive-Pronoun Mascot Amid Trans Debate
The new mascots were meant to reflect the team’s Canadian identity, but fans criticized their design and called for more local symbols.
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'NOT it': Some fans cry foul over new Toronto Tempo mascots
The Toronto Tempo of the WNBA revealed their much-anticipated mascots this week, but many fans aren’t rushing to give them a hug. Some commentators online see Dez the snapping turtle and Dot the arctic hare as unsettling and uninspired.
WNBA controversy erupts around Sophie Cunningham as Toronto Tempo reveals mascot with she/they pronouns
International Sports News: The Toronto Tempo unveiled two new mascots, Dot and Dez, during halftime of their WNBA game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, August 18. The revea.
WNBA Team Waited Until Game vs. Sophie Cunningham To Reveal Their New Mascots With “Inclusive Pronouns”
Sophie Cunningham and a mascot (Photo via Reuters and Twitter) Sophie Cunningham has faced intense scrutiny after stating that transgender women should be banned from female sports. Her comments have polarized the WNBA, leading to notable fan demonstrations, friction at arenas, and on-court incidents. During an ESPN interview in July 2026, the Indiana Fever guard stated that keeping transgender athletes out of women’s sports is a matter of “comm…
WNBA Team Debuts Gender-Inclusive Mascot During Sophie Cunningham’s Visit as Transgender Debate Rages
The Toronto Tempo introduced a pair of new mascots during Tuesday night’s game against the Indiana Fever, with one of the characters immediately drawing attention for using she/they pronouns. Toronto, currently playing its inaugural season as Canada’s first WNBA franchise, unveiled Dot and Dez during a halftime ceremony at Scotiabank Arena. Dot is an Arctic Hare who uses she/her pronouns, while Dez is a Snapping Turtle who uses she/they pronouns…
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