54 Results for ice skating

Meissner-Asada truly begins at Skate America

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Kimmie 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, 2006

Top story lines for the skating season

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Amy Rosewater gives you the top story lines to watch in the upcoming figure skating season.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2006

Unlike other 'shock' stars, Meissner here for long haul

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

A 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, 2006

Poised for glory: Belbin's all American now

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

We should have known they'd start out with the Yankee Polka.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2006

Poised for glory: Belbin's all American now

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

We should have known they'd start out with the Yankee Polka.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2006

Drama on the ice? Expect it again in '10

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

There is always controversy when it comes to figure skating and the Olympics. Here's why Vancouver should be no different.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Rivalries brewing for 2010 Games

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

What would Dan have been without Dave? Nancy without Tonya? Rivalries are what make the Olympics, and a few already are brewing for 2010.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Athletes to watch for 2010

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

The 2010 Olympics are just a year away. Here's a list of athletes to remember as we count down to the Vancouver Games.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

New coaches, new outlook for Belbin and Agosto

Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com

Since 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, 2008

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

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