Meissner-Asada truly begins at Skate America
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comKimmie Meissner starts this season in an unusual position: in the spotlight. How will she handle it, and the competition, remains to be seen, writes Amy Rosewater.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006Top story lines for the skating season
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comAmy Rosewater gives you the top story lines to watch in the upcoming figure skating season.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2006Unlike other 'shock' stars, Meissner here for long haul
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comA few months ago, Kimmie Meissner wasn't on anyone's radar. Now, she could just be the girl to save American figure skating.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2006Poised for glory: Belbin's all American now
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comWe should have known they'd start out with the Yankee Polka.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2006Poised for glory: Belbin's all American now
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comWe should have known they'd start out with the Yankee Polka.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2006New coaches, new outlook for Belbin and Agosto
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comSince Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto's historic medal win at the 2006 Olympics, skating life hasn't exactly been easy for the ice dancing duo. But with new coaches and a new outlook, they believe the sky's the limit.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Who to watch at Skate America
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comAs 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, 2008Olympic madness? For Yamaguchi, it doesn't compare to "Dancing" fanfare
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comKristi 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, 2008A Lysacek-Weir duel could bring some spark to men's competition
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comWhat 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, 2008Meissner will have battle on her hands again at nationals
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comDespite 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, 2008Judges get technical at women's free skate event
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comCaroline Zhang must have felt as if she was an NBA rookie being called for traveling.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007Zhang steals show at Skate America short program
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comOn 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, 2007Dazzling Daisuke upstages Lysacek in winning short
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comJapan's Daisuke Takahashi played the role of an ace on Friday, nailing his short program and taking the lead at Skate America.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2007Top story lines for this figure skating season
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comWill 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, 2007This season goes beyond Lysacek, Meissner
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comThis figure skating season goes beyond Lysacek and Meissner. Here are Amy Rosewater's skaters to watch for the upcoming season.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ice skating" make the list?