Comeback sensations Shen and Zhao romp in short program at Skate America
Chinese veterans win pairs short program LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Zhao Hongbo gave his wife, who happens to be his skating partner, a memorable 31st birthday present Friday night at Skate America. On the Money: How to get to the Olympics, and what you’ll pay at home or abroadNEW YORK — Even if Chicago isn’t selected to host the 2016 Summer Games later this week, Olympic fever might have you itching to see the games in person. Short track speedskater J.R. Celski injured in crash at Olympic trialsMARQUETTE, Mich. — J.R. Celski underwent surgery on his left leg after being injured in a crash at the U.S. short track speedskating championships Saturday night, but it won’t keep him off the Olympic team. Look for Sasha Cohen’s comeback tour to include a stop at Skate AmericaSasha Cohen fans, mark your calendars. Rejuvenated figure skater Sasha Cohen eager to get swept up in bid for Vancouver OlympicsSasha Cohen feels she can be even better than when she won the Olympic silver medal in 2006. The figure skater also knows she’d regret it if she didn’t try for the Vancouver Games. 2006 silver medalist Sasha Cohen ‘excited’ to resume training, aiming for Vancouver OlympicsOlympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen is planning a comeback for the Vancouver Games. US pairs skater Derek Trent retiresCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. pairs skater Derek Trent has retired, ending his partnership with Tiffany Vise. Olympic gold medalist Derek Parra to coach US speedskaters for upcoming OlympicsKEARNS, Utah — Former U.S. Speedskating national all-around coach Bart Veldkamp has filed a lawsuit against the organization. Former ice dance champion Delobel pregnant, still hopes to skate at Vancouver OlympicsPARIS — Former ice dance world champion Isabelle Delobel is pregnant but still hopes to compete in the Vancouver Olympics. Zhang, Flatt solid as US wins World Team Trophy figure skatingTOKYO — Caroline Zhang and Rachael Flatt put in strong performances to help the United States win the figure skating World Team Trophy on Saturday. |