Ilia Malinin defended his world title with free skate that earned a standing ovation inside TD Garden on Saturday night, capping a memorable home championships for the Americans.

Reigning champion Ilia Malinin delivered a season-best short program to take the lead over Japan's Yuma Kagiyama heading into Saturday night's free skate.

Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, D.

The U.S. figure skating team from the Beijing Olympics will receive a gold medal now that Russian skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified for doping.

Eight months after finishing behind the Russians at the Winter Olympics, the U.S. team has yet to receive its medals.

Ilia Malinin made history late Wednesday when the 17-year-old wunderkind, and the heir apparent to Olympic champion Nathan Chen among American figure skaters, successfully landed the first quad axel in competition.

Figure Skating in Harlem celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala on April 25, and has become a success story built on academics, social growth and the ice rink.

When Stars on Ice, uh, hits the ice Friday night in Estero, Florida, it will be for the first time in two years.

Olympic figure skating champion Nathan Chen withdrew from the world championships on Wednesday because of what he called a “nagging injury” that he’s been dealing with after winning at the Beijing Games.

Philip Hersh recounts the figure skating action from the 2022 Winter Olympics, both on and off the ice.

Nathan Chen's gold returned the U.S. to the men's Olympic figure skating podium, but it was ROC that headlined the sport's conversations.

Take a look at some of the best wardrobes seen at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

The Olympic figure skating program at the Beijing Games probably won't be remembered for the soaring performances of American gold medalist Nathan Chen, French ice dancers Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron or the Chinese pairs team of Sui Wenjing and Han Cong.

Arbitrators have rejected a last-ditch request by American figure skaters to have their silver medals awarded before the end of the Olympics.

IOC president Thomas Bach has offered U.S. figure skaters Olympic torches as holdover gifts while they await a resolution of the Russian doping case preventing them from receiving their silver medals.

The International Skating Union will propose raising the minimum age for senior-level skaters from 15 to 17.

She is an exceptional athlete who has already won gold and silver in the Beijing Olympics.

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Nathan Chen's experiences in, and mastery of, ballet as a child contributed to the Olympic gold medalist we see today.

Newly-crowned king of figure skating Nathan Chen tells us about his performance and how he pigged out on KFC, Pizza Hut, and ice cream to celebrate.

Eteri Tutberidze's young pupils have dominated women's figure skating for the past eight years.

Nathan Chen and Julia Marino join The Podium to talk about their fashion choices.

Nathan Chen is in good hands with his coach Rafael Arutunian. But he credited the expertise of Italian skater Massimo Scali, the former coach of teammate Alysa Liu, for adding soul to his Elton John free skate. The results are undeniable.

U.S. figuring skating gold medalist Nathan Chen says he’s looking forward to going back to school and is undecided about what’s next for him in the sport.

Elton John congratulated Nathan Chen on his gold medal after the figure skater performed to a medley of his songs.

Jason Brown's artistic free skate proved he still belongs in the "age of the quad."

The Salchow jump, the Biellmann and the Charlotte spiral.

Traditional figure skating music is often classical or instrumental, pieces like “Boléro,” “Swan Lake” or Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

Growing up, Nathan Chen drew motivation from Michelle Kwan. After winning gold at the 2022 Winter Olympics, he's hoping to motivate a new generation of figure skaters.

Some local fans are getting to watch the Beijing Games in person, but it’s not clear exactly how they were selected for a visit inside the Olympic bubble.

Team USA's gold medal drought was quenched by Lindsey Jacobellis on Day 5, and 24 hours later, it's a gold rush for the red, white, and blue.

Nathan Chen will leave China with the most impressive medal haul any U.S. figure skater has achieved in one Olympic appearance.

Journalist Philip Hersh details the early days of Nathan Chen's relationship with coach Rafael Arutunian.

Nathan Chen followed his record short program at the Beijing Games with a near-perfect free skate that earned him a long-awaited Olympic gold medal and a standing ovation inside historic Capital Indoor Stadium.

Nathan Chen won gold the figure skating men's singles competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Results, updates and latest news from Day6 of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Thursday, February 10.

Germany has swept the gold medals in luge’s four events at the Beijing Games.

Nathan Chen has been building toward this for years.

Nathan Chen flipped, whirled and even punched his way to a world-record score in the men’s figure skating short program at the Beijing Olympics.

Nathan Chen once again exploded limits of the sport of figure skating. This time, he did it in the Olympics -- the same competition where he had imploded four years ago.

Nathan Chen set a world record short program score in his quest for a first individual Olympic medal.

American figure skater Nathan Chen shattered the world record during his short program at the Beijing Olympics.

Yuzuru Hanyu starts his quest for a third Olympic gold medal, while three-time world champ Nathan Chen goes for his first.

Natalie Geisenberger is the first three-time Olympic champion in women’s luge.

Nathan Chen, the three-time world champ, will face Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time Olympic champ.

The figure skating team event provided some solid indications of how the individual Olympic events may go.

See the United States' path to silver at the team event in figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

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Nathan Chen and the U.S. figure skating team took a surprising lead on the opening day of competition at the Beijing Olympics.

Nathan Chen explains the relief he felt after skating a clean short program at an Olympic Games.

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Recaps and results from Olympic competition taking place Thursday night and Friday morning (February 3-4) at the 2022 Winter Games.

A correspondent in Beijing for Dutch national broadcaster NOS was manhandled away from his camera during a live news show shortly before the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Live updates from the first night of the figure skating team event, featuring Nathan Chen, at the 2022 Winter Olympics

Nathan Chen's schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics: when, where and how to watch or stream every event via NBC, Peacock, USA Network and NBCOlympics.com.

The team competition in Olympic figure skating has been dominated over the years by the Russians, the Canadians and the Americans.

Longtime Olympic reporter Philip Hersh details the influence Nathan Chen and Yuzuru Hanyu have had on each other, and the sport, as they vie for 2022 Olympic gold.

Figure skating schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics: when, where and how to watch or stream every event via NBC, Peacock, USA Network and NBCOlympics.com.

Meet the U.S. figure skating team headed to the 2022 Winter Olympics.

U.S. Figure Skating announced the men's team for the 2022 Winter Olympics: Chen, Zhou, Brown.

Nathan Chen blazed through an entertaining free skate Sunday to win his sixth consecutive title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, solidifying his status as an Olympic favorite.

Nathan Chen claimed his sixth national title, while Ilia Malinin surprised in second place.

Six-time U.S. champion Nathan Chen and Vincent Zhou are headed back to the Olympics, joined by longtime fan favorite Jason Brown on a strong and deep American contingent for next months’ Beijing Games.

The 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championships conclude with the men's free skate on Sunday.

Clearly back on his game, Nathan Chen set a short program record at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Saturday.

Men's short, pairs free and free dance results at the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

A look ahead at Saturday's U.S. Figure Skating Championships events, including men's short, pairs free and free dance.

Defending champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier withdrew from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday night when he tested positive for COVID-19.

The 2022 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships will help determine who goes to the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Norwegian snowboarder Marcus Kleveland and American figure skater Vincent Zhou are featured on the season's first episode of The Podium podcast from NBC Sports.

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A look at Nathan Chen, Alysa Liu, Auston Matthews, Maame Biney and other notable athletes expected to compete for Team USA at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Key dates to follow throughout the 2021-22 figure skating season as athletes pursue berths for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Figure skater Nathan Chen has not lost a competition since February 2018.

The 2021-22 Grand Prix of Figure Skating series kicks off Friday in Las Vegas.

Learn about the qualification procedure for figure skating at the Beijing Olympic Games.

Learn about what's happened in figure skating since the 2018 Olympic Games.

Three-time world champion Nathan Chen has won the free skate at the figure skating World Team Trophy on Friday to continue his dominance of two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu.

“I wouldn’t say this is my best free program ever,” he said. Even the look on his face at the conclusion of his free skate was intensely focused rather than celebratory. It's possible Chen and Hanyu won't face off again until December's Grand Prix Final — or perhaps even until the Olympics. He rallied with a spectacular free skate to climb from 17th place to fifth. Their free skate to “Both Sides Now” displayed both sides of the discipline: sharp technique and creative artistry.

Multiple medals at the World Figure Skating Championships are rare for the United States. Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue collected bronze in ice dance. Hubbell and Donohue figure to be tested by Madison Chock and Evan Bates, with whom they have swapped U.S. titles in recent years. Hubbell and Donohue edged Chock and Bates in January at nationals, reversing the finish for each couple in 2019. “Madison Chock and Evan Bates have only competed once this season, where Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue have been stellar in their events, and I think the momentum is in their favor.

Even with an error at the beginning of his free skate, Chen was unbeatable Sunday, winning his fifth straight U.S. Not since Button won each title from 1946-52 has any American man had such a streak of success. Throw in two world championships and being unbeaten since not medaling at the 2018 Olympics, and Chen already has a resume for the ages. “It’s incredible to try to follow in his footsteps,” Chen said of Button. Only at Skate America in October was Chen able to strut his stuff.

“I’m thrilled with the short program today," said the two-time world gold medalist. "At the beginning of this year at a small, local competition, in Colorado, I scored 103 with a clean program. WOMENNational champion Bradie Tennell and third-place finisher Karen Chen were selected for the world championships team. Tennell won her second U.S. title Friday night; she also finished first in 2018. The 2021 world championships are set for March 22-28 in Stockholm.

Nathan Chen, of the United States, competes during men's short program in the International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)LAS VEGAS – Looking like a world champion even this early in the figure skating season, Nathan Chen easily won the short program at Skate America on Friday night with a personal-best score. His 111.17 points beat his short program high of 110.38 in last year's Grand Prix final. Kicking off an already truncated figure skating season in the first event of the Grand Prix series, Chen was unchallenged. Earlier, as expected, Mariah Bell and Bradie Tennell finished on top of the women's short program.

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on sports around the world:The International Skating Union has canceled the Junior Figure Skating Grand Prix for the upcoming season. Citing increased travel and entry restrictions, the international governing body for the sport said Monday it could not sanction the series. Potential international junior events could be held if the pandemic developments and situation change and allow for the safe organization of them. The ISU said it would provide financial assistance for such events, with preference given to venues that were a part of the canceled series. The ISU Council will meet online on Aug. 3 to further evaluate events for the 2020-21 season.