ASU reaches settlement with Tempe councilman after Sparky’s failed photobomb

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The saga of an incredibly unfortunate mascot photobombing attempt has reached its conclusion with a settlement totaling $76,342.

Arizona’s risk management division awarded Tempe city councilman David Schapira that much on Wednesday about eight months after Sparky, the Arizona State mascot, accidentally injured him during halftime of a football game.

The Sun Devils were set to honor city leaders on the field during the Sept. 18 game last year, and Sparky snuck up behind Schapira and jumped onto his back as he was posing for a sideline photo. The incident was documented in this tweet:

Finally home from the hospital! …

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