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Who to watch at Skate America

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

As the figure skating season kicks off this weekend at Skate America, Amy Rosewater gives you a few men's and women's skaters to watch.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Olympic madness? For Yamaguchi, it doesn't compare to "Dancing" fanfare

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Kristi Yamaguchi has been in front of the camera all her life as an Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater. Still, none of that has prepared her for the upcoming "Dancing with the Stars" finale and all the fanfare that comes with it.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Yamaguchi prepares for 'Dancing with the Stars'-mania

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Kristi Yamaguchi has won at every level imaginable. But come Monday, the world might forget about all of her figure skating accolades. Why? Because "Dancing with the Stars" awaits.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2008

Helio's advice: Dance hard, work the votes, and a kiss can't hurt

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Helio Castroneves is proud of the fact that he's an Indy 500 winner and dancing king. He has some advice for "Dancing with the Stars" newbie Kristi Yamaguchi.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2008

Coming of age in skating should not be like this

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Congratulations, Mirai Nagasu and Rachel Flatt. You placed 1-2 at nationals. Your reward? No trip to the worlds. Why? Because of an inane age limit rule that needs to be tossed.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008

A Lysacek-Weir duel could bring some spark to men's competition

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

What does skating need these days? A little personality. And a duel between Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir this week at nationals could give the sport that boost.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008

Meissner will have battle on her hands again at nationals

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Despite being the reigning national champion, Kimmie Meissner isn't a given at this year's event in St. Paul. Amy Rosewater previews the women's field.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008

Judges get technical at women's free skate event

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Caroline Zhang must have felt as if she was an NBA rookie being called for traveling.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007

Zhang steals show at Skate America short program

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

On any other day, we'd be talking about Kimmie Meissner. We'd talk about how she proved why she is the reigning national champion and a former world champion.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2007

Top story lines for this figure skating season

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Will change be good for Evan Lysacek? Can Belbin and Agosto finally win gold? They're just a few of the stories you need to follow this season in figure skating.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007

Lysacek aiming for first worlds crown

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

In a matter of months, Evan Lysacek has gone from pretender to contender. Amy Rosewater looks at the men who stand in between the American and his first worlds crown.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2007

Meissner again flying under radar heading into worlds

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

No one expected Kimmie Meissner to win last year's worlds. No one is expecting her to repeat the title, either. Amy Rosewater says the underdog tag suits Kimmie just fine.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2007

Subway, Under Armour, Visa sign up Meissner

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Hot off her U.S. nationals win, Kimmie Meissner landed three endorsement deals with Subway, Under Armour, Inc., and Visa.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2007

Skating survived just fine without Kwan, Cohen

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Amy Rosewater says enough. Yes, Kwan and Cohen were not at the nationals, and we all survived. It's time to give the new generation a chance.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2007

Quad King: Lysacek hits his jump and steals the show

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

So how much of a drubbing was Evan Lysacek's victory in Spokane? As his main rival and defending three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir put it: "He beat me by 30 points. He didn't just beat me. He kicked my ass."

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2007