T he University of South Carolina is known by its nickname "Gamecocks," but how did this connection with a fighting rooster come about? The story behind this mascot has deep roots in both war and ...

To represent this fighting spirit, the university adopted a live mascot: Sir Big Spur, a real rooster that has been the emblem of the institution since 1999.Although the name has varied over time ...

SANTA CRUZ — A judge on Wednesday ordered the euthanization of two dozen roosters, which law enforcement authorities allege were trained and mutilated as illegal fighting gamecock. Of some 200 ...

The rooster's comb is the bright-red crest on top of its head, traditionally removed in fighting gamecocks, can cause issues in the bird's circulatory system when clipped.