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The native of Puerto Rico has headed the Foreign-born Information and Referral Network in Howard County since 2010.

As the Washington Mystics wrapped up practice Thursday morning at Smith Center by casually shooting 3-pointers, Elena Delle Donne was not with her teammates.

Riverdale's Frances Tiafoe, a product of the Junior Tennis Champions program in College Park, saved 13 of the 15 break points he faced to upset 30th-seeded

Digest: Dulaney grad Busko wins age group at Ironman Chattanooga

At a recent Eldersburg Rogue Runners event, I was happily enjoying post-run scones, coffee and conversation with my fellow runners, when our hostess beckoned

"For me, I've spent lots of time on the water and had lots of long days on the water but never had done anything that was a point-to-point trip like this," Lance Hinrichs said.

Rick Armiger is well aware of the grueling hardships that come with running in Ironman Triathlon races.

Racking up the miles on her bike has become a not-so-secret addiction for Julie Lanahan, a healthy habit she never imagined she would hunger after. "You sort of crave it," said the breast cancer survivor, who will take part in today's Iron Girl Columbia, an all-women's sprint distance triathlon that kicks off with a swim in Centennial Lake, followed by a bike ride and footrace on local roads.

The World Triathlon Corporation, which licenses Ironman endurance races around the world, announced Thursday that it will soon take over four Maryland events that have been run by the nonprofit Columbia Triathlon Association, and two other local organizations will likely continue most other events that are on the CTA 2014 schedule.

The World Triathlon Corporation, which licenses Ironman endurance races around the world, announced Thursday that it will soon take over four Maryland events that have been run by the nonprofit Columbia Triathlon Association, and two other local organizations will likely continue most other events that are on the CTA 2014 schedule.

The Columbia Triathlon Association, which has run endurance races in Maryland for 30 years and helped raise thousands for local charities, will shut down soon and turn all events over to the World Triathlon Corporation, the board chairman said.

The Columbia Triathlon Association — one of the country's premiere endurance race organizers — expects to be taking event registrations again and offering reassurance to nervous athletes on its website next week after drafting a plan to put the organization back on more sound financial footing.

ChesapeakeMan Ultra competitor Sarah Melanson, a graduate of South River in Maryland, is one of youngest finishers ever in a 140.6-mile triathlon

As triathlon and cycling gain new enthusiasts, the number of people willing to shell out high dollars for a good bike fit is also increasing.

As triathlon and cycling gain new enthusiasts, the number of people willing to shell out high dollars for a good fit is also increasing.

Steve Otten does not think about qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Robert Vigorito became the face of the Columbia Triathlon, eventually becoming its race director from 1986 until last December, when he announced his retirement.

Sue Komaromy has been out of New York since leaving her home on Long Island more than a quarter-century ago to play volleyball at Towson. Yet there is still a lot of New Yorker that remains in the 44-year old mother of two who lives in Sykesville.

Charles Futrell, who led Laurel High to an unbeaten football season in 1955, died Aug. 19, 2012 at his home in the Villages, a community north of Orlando. He was 92.