Yanks acquire bullpen help from Braves
New York lands relievers David Carpenter and Chasen Shreve from Atlanta in a trade. Carpenter posted a 6-4 record with three saves and a 3.54 ERA in 65 games last season. Shreve debuted in July and allowed one earned run in 12 innings over 15 games. The Braves receive minor league lefty Manny Banuelos.
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New York Yankees
David Carpenter
Chasen Shreve
Atlanta Braves
Carpenter
Atlanta
Shreve
Braves
Manny Banuelos
Banuelos
Evansville tops No. 16 Northern Iowa in late rally
Evansville roared back from 16 down to defeat Northern Iowa 52-49 as Jaylon Brown sealed it with four late free throws. D. J. Balentine scored 17 and Egidijus Mackevicius had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Purple Aces. Seth Tuttle led UNI with 18 before fouling out.
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Associated Press
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Ind
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Northern Iowa
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Purple Aces
Jaylon Brown
Seth Tuttle
UNI
Nate Buss
Panthers
Northern
Iowa
Tuttle
Sive
Duane Gibson
Jones Cormier settle feud in UFC 182 title bout
The long running rivalry between UFC light heavyweight king Jones and undefeated challenger Cormier culminates at UFC 182 in Las Vegas. After years of trash talk and a casino lobby brawl, the pair meet at MGM Grand Garden for the title fight, with both aiming to redefine public perception and claim the 205 pound crown.
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Associated Press
Jon Jones
Daniel Cormier
Mgm Grand Garden
Las Vegas
Jones
Cormier
UFC
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Nevada Athletic Commission
Mgm Grand
Russians look to 2015 with optimism despite turmoil
In Moscow's Gorky Park Americans and Russians voice hope for a smoother 2015 amid a weak ruble, sanctions, and oil price drops. The piece notes rising pride, Putin's popularity, and a wary public amid economic strain and political tension.
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Gorky Park
Ivan Kasyanov
Russia
Crimea
Ukraine
Elizaveta Koziova
Anastasia Khripunova
Associated Press
Colorado raises minimum wage to 8.23 in 2015 nationwide in inflation link
Colorado increases its minimum wage to 8.23 an hour in 2015, with tipped workers at 5.21. About 80,000 Coloradans earn minimum wage, and the state requires annual inflation adjustments. A Wage Protection Act strengthens enforcement and payroll record keeping.
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Denver
Boulder
Colorado Department of Labor
Colorado Public Radio
Jonathan Singer
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