Brandon Mroz

By Lee Ann Gschwind If, for the first time since 1988, an American man is to win Olympic gold, it could be reigning world champion Evan Lysacek . But it might just be Jeremy Abbott . In Spokane, Abbott put together back-to-back near perfect performances to defeat his better-known teammates - Lysacek, as well as fellow 2006 Olympian Johnny Weir - and claim his second straight U.S. title by a commanding margin of 25 points. If Abbott performs two programs in Vancouver like he did in Spokane, he...Read Full Story

While Evan Lysacek thinks about dusting off a special spot in his trophy case, Johnny Weir, well, just plain dusts. Lysacek left the Pacific Coliseum on Tuesday night in second place after the men's short program. One more dynamic performance in the free skate and the defending world champion will leave the Vancouver Olympics with a medal. Maybe even gold. "I had some pressure coming in as a reigning world champion and I felt it," Lysacek said. "To be able to go out and silence all of that...Read Full Story

Jeremy Abbott proved he's capable of contending with the best in the world - past and present - in winning his third title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Sunday.Read Full Story

Claims that Olympian Johnny Weir was not included in the "Stars on Ice" cast because of his sexual orientation are not true, the figure skating tour said. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation started an online petition last week, saying Weir was being excluded from the tour because he was not "family friendly." Weir has repeatedly avoided questions about his sexual orientation, saying people shouldn't be defined by labels. "We are disappointed that there is untrue and inaccurate...Read Full Story

Jeremy Abbott came to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships wanting a spot on the Vancouver Olympic team more than a second straight national title. He got both. Abbott put on his most impressive performance since winning nationals last year, peaking at the perfect time. His score of 263.66 points was 25 more than that of world champion Evan Lysacek — a landslide for those of you still confused by skating's new judging system. Johnny Weir finished fifth in the free skate, but had built up a...Read Full Story