Mar. 5: Dog sleds, Kaepernick and Chase bank

Las Vegas: With increasing public awareness about the treatment and conditions of animals used in various entertainment venues and recreational pastimes, it’s time the Iditarod was exposed for what it is: animal cruelty. Dogs are exploited for monetary gain, which is nothing new.

105-Game Losing Streak Weighs Down Russian Hockey Team

It’s been 105 games and more than three years since one Russian women’s pro hockey team last won, and its whole season is a struggle to stay positive. “We’re totally screwed,” goalie coach Irina Votintseva said after a 5-1 loss on Monday, the latest failed attempt to shake off the unwanted record.