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Rochette dazzles on home ice

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:58:23 GMT

Canadian Joannie Rochette skated to a personal best in the ladies short program and leads at Skate Canada; U.S. champion Alissa Czisny finished second. On the men's side, American Jeremy Abbott leads. Watch Sat. on Universal Sports TV.

Turning to a new goal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:17:35 GMT

American Erin Hamlin did the unthinkable last season when she snapped Germany's 99-race winning streak in luge. Now she's got her eye on Olympic gold. On Saturday, the world champion opens the World Cup campaign in Calgary.

Stars ready to break out

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:23:39 GMT

There are athletes who dominate winter sports, from Alpine skiing to speed skating, yet many have not heard of them. Here are five that could easily become household names this February after their performances in Vancouver.

Watch: 5 to follow in 2010

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:50:38 GMT

Check out five athletes sure to make waves at the Vancouver Olympics in February. From reigning snowboard king Shaun White to American ice dancing queen Tanith Belbin, these athletes are worth watching.

Get to know: Mirai Nagasu

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:23:03 GMT

Mirai Nagasu was poised to become skating's next big star after winning the 2008 U.S. title. Then adolescence got the best of her. Even she admits that. In many ways, she's a typical teenager, except she's got a shot at making the Olympics.

Skate Canada: What to expect

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:20 GMT

Alissa Czisny has found success at Skate Canada before and she needs to find it at this year's event to get her season back on track as the Olympics near. Watch this and other story lines unfold this weekend on Universal Sports TV and NBC.