The family that trained Ripken The Bat Dog says the black Labrador known for fetching bats and football kicking tees during sporting events in North Carolina has died.

Ripken the Bat Dog, the endlessly eager black Labrador who charmed fans at Durham Bulls and NC State University football games, has unexpectedly died. The Rainbow Bridge braces itself for its most ...

Ripken the bat dog, a staple of the North Carolina sports community, died on New Year's Day. Here's what we know and how ...