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2025 European Figure Skating Championships Men’s Podium (From L-R): Nikolaj Memola (ITA), Lukas Britschgi (SUI) and Adam Siao Him Fa (FRA). Lukas Britschgi of Switzerland soared from eighth place to capture the European title on Saturday night in Tallin, Estonia.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / February 1

Guignard and Fabbri snag third consecutive European title

2025 European Figure Skating Championships Ice Dance Podium (From L-R): Evgeniia Lopareva/Geoffrey Brissaud (FA), Charlene Guignard/Marco Fabbri (ITA) and Lilah Fear/Lewis Gibson (GBR).

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 31

Niina Petrokina captures first European title on home ice

2025 European Figure Skating Championships Women’s Podium (From L-R): Anastasiia Gubanova (GEO), Niina Petrokina (EST) and Nina Pinzarrone (BEL). Niina Petrokina of Estonia gave the performance of her lifetime in the free skate, capturing her first European title in Tallinn with over nine points to spare.

Figure Skating News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Father of late figure skater mourns death of son, wife in Potomac River plane crash

Doug Lane, the father of late figure skater Spencer Lane, gave a heartbreaking speech on Thursday when discussing the death of his wife and son.

U.S. Olympians, athletes send condolences in wake of Potomac River plane crash

Nancy Kerrigan News / The Spun / January 30

U.S. figure skating legend Nancy Kerrigan mourns skaters killed in D.C. plane crash

Legendary American figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is among those in mourning following Wednesday night's tragic plane crash in Washington D.C. Kerrigan,

Figure Skating News / Yardbarker / January 31

Athletes send condolences in wake of D.C. plane crash

U.S. Olympians, athletes send condolences in wake of Potomac River plane crash

Former Team USA Olympians and other athletes are posting their condolences online Thursday for the victims of a tragic mid-air crash over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

U.S. figure skaters onboard plane crash in Washington D.C.

Figure skating legend Nancy Kerrigan mourns skaters killed in crash

Washington D.C. sports teams release statements on crash

Bubba Wallace sends heartfelt message after tragic plane crash

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 30

Figure skating community mourns loss of members aboard DC plane collision

Everly Livingston and Lydia Livingston, sisters, were among at least 11 of the US Figure Skating Team aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 which collided with a Blackhawk over the Potomac River near Washington D.C.

Figure Skating News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

U.S. figure skaters onboard plane crash in Washington D.C.

In the late evening hours on Wednesday, American Airlines Flight 5342, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, carrying three soldiers, near Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 27

Ilia Malinin seizes third consecutive U.S. title

2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships Men’s Podium (From L-R): Andrew Torgashev (silver), Ilia Malinin (gold), Camden Pulkinen (bronze), and Maxim Naumov (pewter).

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 26

Efimova and Mitrofanov deliver unforgettable finish in Wichita

2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships Pairs’ podium (From L-R): Katie McBeath/Daniil Parkman (silver), Alisa Efimova/Misha Mitrofanov (gold), Ellie Kam/Danny O’Shea (bronze), and Emily Chan/Spencer Akira Howe (pewter).

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 25

Chock and Bates dance to sixth national title

Madison Chock and Evan Bates perform their Free Dance at the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Madison Chock and Evan Bates commanded the Ice Dance event, easily capturing their sixth national title in Ice Dance on Saturday in Wichita, Kan.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 25

Amber Glenn defends U.S. National title in Wichita

2025 US National Figure Skating Championships Women’s Podium (From L to R): Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, Sarah Everhardt, and Bradie Tennell. Amber Glenn bounced back from mistakes in the short program to successfully defended her national title in Wichita, Kan., on Friday night.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 20

Madeline Schizas reclaims Canadian title

2025 Canadian National Skating Championships Women’s Podium (From L-R): Sara-Maude Dupuis (silver), Madeline Schizas (gold), and Katherine Medland Spence (bronze).

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 20

Fourth gold for Gilles and Poirier at 2025 Canadian Nationals

2025 Canadian National Skating Championships Ice Dance Podium (From L-R): Marjorie Lajoie / Zachary Lagha (silver), Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier (gold), and Alicia Fabbri / Paul Ayer (bronze).

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 20

Roman Sadovsky ‘validated’ with second national title in Laval

2025 Canadian Skating National Championships Men’s Podium (From L-R): Anthony Paradis (Silver), Roman Sadovsky (Gold), and David Li (Bronze). © Golden Skate | Yuan Tian Roman Sadovsky (ON) dominated the Men’s field at the Place Bell, Laval, QC, winning his second national title.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / January 19

Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps hit ‘reset’ with third national title

2025 Canadian National Skating Championships Pairs’ Podium (From L-R): Lia Pereira/Trennt Michaud (Silver), Deanna Stellato-Dudek/Maxime Deschamps (Gold), and Kelly Ann Laurin/Loucas Éthier (Bronze).

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / December 29

Yanhao Li sets high goals for Junior Worlds

Yanhao Li is making history for New Zealand. The 16-year-old from Auckland became the first skater from his country to win a Junior Grand Prix event and qualify for the Junior Grand Prix (JGP) Final, where he finished fifth.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / December 23

Kaori Sakamoto secures fifth national title

Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto secured her fifth national title at the 2024-25 Japanese National Championships on Sunday in Osaka, Japan. Three-time Junior Grand Prix Final winner Mao Shimada finished in second place, while Wakaba Higuchi rose from fourth to grab the bronze.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / December 23

Miura and Kihara reclaim national title in Osaka

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara made their long-awaited return to the 2024-25 Japanese National Championships in Osaka, Japan, reclaiming the Pairs’ title on Sunday.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / December 23

Yoshida and Morita: 2024-25 Japanese National ice dance champions

Utana Yoshida and Masaya Morita secured their first national title at the 2024-25 Japanese National Championships on Sunday in Osaka, Japan. Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama secured second place, while Ayano Sasaki and Yoshimitsu Ikeda finished in third.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / December 15

Tali and Lafornara will bid junior ranks farewell after Debrecen

Italy’s Noemi Maria Tali and Noah Lafornara, who are moving up to seniors next season, are currently the team to beat in Junior Ice Dance. The duo dominated both of their Junior Grand Prix assignments in Riga and Bangkok and went on to win the Junior Grand Prix Final in Grenoble, France, scoring a new personal best of 169.98 points.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / December 8

Ilia Malin takes second Grand Prix Final title in Grenoble

USA’s Ilia Malinin won his second consecutive Grand Prix Final Men’s title in Grenoble, France, on Saturday. Yuma Kagiyama of Japan came away with the silver, while teammate Shun Sato rose from fourth to capture the bronze.

Figure Skating News / Golden Skate / December 8

Chock and Bates defend Grand Prix Final title in France

USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates convincingly defended their title in Ice Dance at the 2024-25 Grand Prix Final in Grenoble, France, on Saturday. Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri of Italy won the silver, while Great Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson captured the bronze—the first medal of any color for their country in this event.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

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When it comes to independent film production and distribution companies, A24 is usually the talk of the town in Hollywood. However, a new contender has emerged over the last few years: NEON.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 7

Why U.S. Olympic figure skating team got medals at Summer Games

Why did the U.S. Olympic figure skating team get medals at the Summer Games?

It's been more than two years since the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, but in the hot Parisian sun Wednesday, the U.S. Olympic figure skating team received its gold medals.

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