Pairs result was just 'BCS on Ice'
Jim Caple, ESPN.comSilly us, we thought there was a new judging system in figure skating. It all still looked cloudy to Jim Caple.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 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, 2006Fontana makes sentimental return
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comSilvia Fontana wasn't expecting to make a return to figure skating. But she couldn't resist the lure of Torino.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2006Cohen misses golden opportunity, finds silver lining
Jim Caple, ESPN.comSasha Cohen's bid for gold was over in 30 seconds, but Jim Caple says Cohen can still be proud of her performance.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2006Through all adversity, Slutskaya simply wants gold
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comRussia's Irina Slutskaya has skated for over 10 years and battled through a heart ailment. So why does she still compete? Because she simply loves it.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2006For once, a grizzled 'veteran' will likely skate to gold
Jim Caple, ESPN.comAfter watching Tuesday's short program, Jim Caple writes that an honest-to-gosh adult will finally win the ladies' figure skating gold medal.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2006A deeper story to Israeli ice dancer's dream
Eric Adelson, ESPN The MagazineGalit Chait did not begin her skating life in Israel. She began it in New York City, at Rockefeller Center, a little 8-year-old Jewish girl lacing up under a big Christmas tree.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2006A deeper story to Israeli ice dancer's dream
Eric Adelson, ESPN The MagazineGalit Chait did not begin her skating life in Israel. She began it in New York City, at Rockefeller Center, a little 8-year-old Jewish girl lacing up under a big Christmas tree.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2006Belbin-Agosto, 'Glare' put ice dancing on our map
Jim Caple, ESPN.comIce dancing caught the eye of America at these Olympics, thanks to Belbin and Agosto and the Glare Seen 'Round the World.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2006Ice dancing costumes a sports oddity
Jim Caple, ESPN.comAll the other athletes at the Olympics compete in uniforms that bear the emblem of their nations. But not figure skating.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2006Kwan turns down NBC broadcasting offer
Associated PressMichelle Kwan turned down NBC's broadcasting offer, saying she didn't want to be a distraction for remaining members of the U.S. Olympic figure skating team, NBC Sports spokesman Michael McCarley said Sunday.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2006Kwan has earned the benefit of a doubt
Jim Caple, ESPN.comNo one should dare think that Michelle Kwan was selfish by taking one last Olympic chance. She is no more selfish than any other athlete that tries to win.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2006There will be some awkward moments for Coke, Visa
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comMichelle Kwan's withdrawal is a marketing disaster, creating awkward moments for companies like Coca-Cola and Visa.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2006'Limited' Kwan faces uphill battle at Games
Jim Caple, ESPN.comMichelle Kwan is still a big enough star that people from Entertainment Tonight and Jay Leno showed up at her press conference, but Jim Caple writes that she's a dark horse even if healthy.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2006A look at U.S. hopefuls, others
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comAmy Rosewater breaks down the U.S. figure skating field for the Torino Olympics, including some skaters to watch.
Story | Conversation | February 09, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ice skating" make the list?