Recep Karaca
Recep Karaca is a highly experienced journalist specializing in global politics and economics. With a career spanning over 12 years, Recep has reported on key international events, from trade negotiations to geopolitical conflicts. His deep understanding of cross-cultural issues and fluency in multiple languages make his analyses insightful and widely respected. In his free time, Recep enjoys exploring world literature and practicing martial arts.
Expertise: Global politics, international trade, Middle Eastern affairs.
Education: Master’s in International Relations, George Washington University.
Should Vikings wait on a Sam Bradford contract, or do one soon?
With one year left on Sam Bradford's contract, should the Minnesota Vikings feel a sense of urgency to address the quarterback's status, or should...
One month later, Ben Roethlisberger still silent on future
PITTSBURGH -- Many have weighed in on the status of Ben Roethlisberger's playing career, including his general manager, his team owner and even his...
Josh Doctson increases work as he recovers from Achilles issues
The Washington Redskins' decisions about their free-agent receivers will be easier to make if second-year WR Josh Doctson is healthy. That’s why seeing him...
Bengals could draft RB early even with Jeremy Hill, Giovani Bernard
Do the Cincinnati Bengals still believe in Jeremy Hill, or will we see them take a running back early in the 2017 draft?@Kat_Terrell what...
Cardinals GM ‘would’ve bet’ Carson Palmer, Larry Fitzgerald would be back
TEMPE, Ariz. – While the rest of the football world speculated one way or the other, Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim felt all...
Chiefs have little to lose by signing veteran RB C.J. Spiller
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Given where the Kansas City Chiefs are at running back right now, they have little to lose by signing any...
Darrelle Revis’ arrest, one week later: Many questions, no answers, one video
One week has passed since Darrelle Revis was arraigned on four felony charges stemming from a Pittsburgh street altercation in the wee hours of...
Cam Newton, Dak Prescott show combine scouting isn’t exact science
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Not ready to be an NFL starter. Bad footwork. Off-the-field issue.These were things said about Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and...
McIlroy explains decision to golf with Trump
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Rory McIlroy took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to set the record straight about his round of golf on...
Jim Harbaugh fills out support staff, stays busy in offseason
During a relatively slow week on the college football calendar, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh filled out his support staff, slow-danced in a student...
After major transformation, Bama’s offensive staff set for spring
Running backs coach Burton Burns has been with Nick Saban at Alabama since Day 1.The rest of the offensive staff? Not so much.These days,...
What’s the biggest spring storyline for each top 25 team?
Mark Schlabach's 2017 Way-Too-Early Top 25 has Alabama and Florida State in the top two spots, but each faces some big questions to answer...
A basketball escape, wrestling promos and the labor of horse racing
sports + biz + culture + life Get REDEF delivered to your inboxrantnrave:// MLB's quest to shorten games gets the attention, but its attempt...
Patrik Laine, Auston Matthews lead under-24 rankings
Here's our weekly look at the fortunes of some of the game's brightest young stars -- including the remarkable rookie duo leading this year's...
Why the Celtics stood pat, for now
Through luck and expert foresight, Boston earned the right to be choosy at the trade deadline Thursday. The Celtics are 37-20, second in the...
Barnwell’s 5 moves for all 32 NFL teams
Some NFL teams have a lot to do before the new league year begins March 9, while others won't have to make critical calls...
For Jake Peavy, baseball must take a back seat
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- After 17 professional spring trainings, Jake Peavy's instincts point him toward the comfort of a baseball diamond. He should be arriving...
Is this the year the Pac-12 ends its Final Four drought?
The Pac-12 has come a long way since 2011-12.It feels crazy now, but five years ago, the conference got just two NCAA tournament bids...
Whittier police officer died on California policymakers’ watch: Guest commentary
California — meaning you, me and our elected officials — are to blame for the murder of Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer....
When a heart is ‘the leading cause of life’: Dennis McCarthy
Presidential Proclamation 3566, making February American Heart Month, was signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964.Like all proclamations, it’s a long list...
White House signals possible crackdown on recreational cannabis
Americans can expect to see “greater enforcement” of federal laws banning recreational marijuana use, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Thursday,...
‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ gets a worthy outing at LA’s Geffen Playhouse
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How Melanie Lynskey’s risky instincts brought her to Netflix
Melanie Lynskey led two lives.Known by millions as Rose, Charlie’s sweetly unhinged stalker on the megahit sitcom “Two and a Half Men,”...
Steve Smith: McCartney and Starr reunite in studio, Roger Waters considers ‘The Wall’ at...
Beatles fans around the globe are in rapture at tweets from Ringo Starr declaring that he and Paul McCartney convened at Ringo’s...
UCLA Extension shows off new, high-tech Woodland Hills campus
WOODLAND HILLS >> UCLA Extension banners now flutter across Woodland Hills’ Warner Center. Six weeks before classes start at the UCLA Extension’s...
Ready Pac Foods bought by French company who says Irwindale jobs are safe
Bonduelle, a world leader in ready-to-eat canned and frozen vegetables, has entered into an agreement to buy Ready Pac Foods in a...
Stocks dragged down by banks, energy companies
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are declining Friday morning as investors again look for safer places to put their money. Business technology...
It’s a love thing for heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder
Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder likes to stay busy. He fought six times in 2012, four times in 2013, just twice in 2014...
Metro may change its mind about selling naming rights for trains, stations
After allowing corporations to purchase naming rights to a station or train line, the county’s largest transportation agency is now recommending the...
Metro approves big change to policing on LA County’s trains, buses
In an effort to make riders feel safer, the county’s largest transit agency Thursday approved sweeping changes in the way buses, trains...
Trump calls immigration roundup a ‘military operation’
President Donald Trump told a group of CEOs Thursday that a “military operation” had been launched to round up criminal undocumented immigrants.“We’re...
North Hollywood man protected by DACA held by ICE
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President Trump takes aim at media’s use of anonymous sources
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump used his first presidential appearance before the nation’s largest gathering of conservative activists on Friday to sharply escalate...
Monster storms make a dent in California’s drought
After five straight bone-dry years, a parade of monster storms have delivered a knockout blow to California’s crippling drought, a new federal...
Review: Tibet and beyond at Mandala Infusion in Boulder
Mandala Infusion Food: Three stars Service: Four stars Ambience: Three stars Price: $$Address: 4479 N. Broadway, BoulderContact: 720-370-5800 mandalainfusion.com Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m....
Boulder and the Beautiful: Statement jewelry
Every day that you walk out the door is a march. How you act tells the world what you stand for, and everything you...
Tabitha Farrar helps tackle eating disorders through meal support
For more informationVisit: tabithafarrar.com/2017/02/just-launched-online-global-meal-support-service-eating-disorders Coaching your meal support coachBefore using Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults' meal support service, you can share additional...
Review: Chinese food that benefits from ‘breath’ of high heat
Jin Chan Zhang Food: Three stars Service: Three stars Ambience: Two stars Price: $-$$Address: 2835 28th St., BoulderContact: 303-449-3202, jinchanzhangboulder.com Hours: 11 a..m.-9...
Review: Laura Pritchett’s ‘The Blue Hour’ weaves smooth, compelling tapestry
If you goWhat: Colorado author Laura Pritchett reads from and signs her new novel, "The BlueHour."When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2Where: Boulder Book Store,...