At least as far as root beer goes. MUG Root Beer’s mascot, Dog, is betting on the huskies, hounds, bulldogs, and all the other canine mascots of college basketball teams to win the big championship.

STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — Mug promised to give the nation free root beer if the University of Connecticut won — and now the beverage company is following through. The Pepsi-owned drink vowed at ...