A 12 million-step recovery program
Barrera runs near his home in NE D.C. (Michael S. Williamson/Post)
Walter Barrera runs more than 100 miles a week; some fear that if he doesn’t, he might turn back to drug use.
Mystics and WNBA
Tennis
- Kaia Kanepi beats Peng Shuai in straight sets in Brussels Open final
- 10 things to know for the French Open, the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament
- No. 1 Serena Williams makes dominant return, 12 months after 1st-round loss at French Open
- FRENCH OPEN 2013: Capsules on men to watch at the year's second Grand Slam tennis tournament
Boxing & MMA
Cycling
- Tom Zirbel of Colorado wins USA Cycling Pro Championship time trial in Chattanooga
- Vincenzo Nibali wins penultimate stage in blizzard, nearly wraps up Giro title
- Organizers cancel 19th Giro stage due to snow, leaving only 1 more difficult stage for Nibali
- 2007 Giro winner Danilo Di Luca of Italy tests positive for EPO before this year's race
Golf
- After long day at Colonial, Kuchar remains ahead
- Overton disqualified midway through Colonial 3rd round after using a putting aid between holes
- Kenny Perry takes 2-stroke lead in Senior PGA, round away from first major victory
- Paola Moreno takes 1-shot lead going into final round of 12 holes in Bahamas LPGA Classic
Auto Racing
- An Indy win puts Franchitti in elite company
- Kyle Busch dominates again at Charlotte, racing to 6th Nationwide Series victory of season
- 5-time Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson seeking to make history at the Coca-Cola 600
- NASCAR chairman France says group not talking to IndyCar to make double-duty attempts easier
Horse Racing
- Big Sur goes wire-to-wire to win the $75,000 Majestic Light Stakes at Monmouth Park
- Obviously wins American Handicap at Betfair Hollywood Park
- Long-shot Tannery races to upset win in Belmont's Sheepshead Bay Stakes
- Santa Anita, Del Mar to pick up extra racing dates in 2014 after closure of Hollywood Park
Olympics
- Prosecutors: Police probe into Pistorius' killing of girlfriend to be wrapped up by August
- Denis Oswald becomes 5th candidate in race for IOC presidency; 2nd European to enter
- With Coach K back, US expects some gold medalists to stay; will look at young players in July
- AP Interview: Rogge says wrestling has 'reacted well' in bid to save Olympic status
Sports photo galleries
Track and Field: Maryland State Championship Meets
The State Championship meet concluded Saturday afternoon at Morgan State University.
Maryland 4A Softball: Sherwood captures second straight state title
The Warriors scored three runs in the first inning to set up a 5-0 victory over Glen Burnie in Saturday afternoon’s final at The University of Maryland.
Softball: No. 1 Northern wins sixth straight state championship
The Patriots defeated Eastern Tech at the University of Maryland, 3-0, Saturday afternoon. The victory marks Northern’s 10th overall state title.
Madison tops Chantilly in 3OT for title
Warhawks edge Chargers, 7-6, to move on to Virginia state tournament
South River defeats Catonsville for Maryland 4A baseball title
Mitchell dominates in Seahawks’ 6-0 victory
Walter Barrera’s running recovery program
Walter Barrera was addited to crystal meth and crack cocaine until one morning in 2010 when he went for a run.
South River falls to Westminster in state championship 13-10
After two rain delays, an 8-7 halftime lead slips away from the Seahwaks in the Maryland 4A/3A final.
Dunbar’s boys and girls take first at DCIAA track & field championship.
Wilson finishes second in both overall competitions.
RGIII gets back on the field
Quarterback says “the knee feels great” as he and Redskins teammates gather for OTAs.
Girls’ Lacrosse: Broadneck trounces Sherwood for Maryland 4A/3A state championship
The No. 9 Bruins are champions after a 21-5 victory over Sherwood in Catonsville.
Girls’ Lacrosse: Marriotts Ridge tops Century 15-5 for Maryland 3A/2A title
Senior Zoe Stunkenburg scored three goals and added six assists to lead Marriotts Ridge to victory.
Sports videos
Madison claims Northern Region title in triple overtime
Madison beat Chantilly in triple overtime, to win the Northern Region title, 7-6.
VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers the latest on the Washington bridge collapse, the London machete attackers, and more.
When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
Oklahoma City Thunder players tour Moore
Residents of tornado-devastated Moore, Oklahoma got a surprise visit from members of the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Players toured the damage and met residents. Thunder star Kevin Durant has given one million dollars to the Red Cross.
VIDEO | The Post’s Emi Kolawole offers the latest on the 80-year-old Mt. Everest climber, the London machete attack, and more.
Boys’ Lacrosse: Chantilly knocks out Langley
Chantilly defeated Langley, 8-2, to advance to the Northern Region Final. Chantilly finally earned a win against the team that had knocked it off in the state title game in each of the past two seasons.
VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers the latest about the Okalahoma tornadoes, the IRS hearings, and more.
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes wins IAC Championship
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes defeated Landon, 7-5, to win its first IAC championship.
Bigger concern for Nationals defense or bullpen?--Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the Nationals defensive struggles or the team’s bullpen are of bigger concern.
Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season
David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.Sports at a Glance
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