The WNBA's Chicago Sky fired their mascot ... It's as if they didn't think men would watch women's sports without a cartoonishly buff mascot to reassure them of their manliness.

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Chicago Sky will unveil a new mascot, who will make her debut prior to their Wednesday game against the Washington Mystics. According to the team ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The new mascot of the Chicago Sky was introduced Monday. Skye the Lioness posed with basketball in hand under the south lion at the Art Institute of Chicago for X, formerly Twitter.

The Chicago Sky introduced a new mascot earlier this week, and the jokes immediately started flying. Chicago seemingly knew that its previous mascot — Sky Guy — wouldn't cut it anymore with fans.

Meslar/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Sky player Michaela Onyenwere sports a Chicago Sky jean jacket ... Meslar/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Sky mascot Skye the Lioness sits with co-owner and operating ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky unveiled its new mascot Monday named “Skye the Lioness.” Skye will debut Wednesday at home against the Washington Mystics. Skye replaces the longtime mascot Sky Guy.