OSAKA, Japan -- Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto dominated the short program Friday, putting herself in prime position to defend her title at what she says will be her final NHK Trophy.

Only two skaters landed triple axels, the most difficult jump attempted in the short program of the women’s Olympic figure skating competition on Tuesday. Ami Nakai, 17, of Japan took advantage of a ...

Amber Glenn thought she had thrown away her chances of winning her long-sought U.S. figure skating title when, after landing a dramatic opening triple axel Friday night, the 24-year-old from Texas ...

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan topped the short program as she seeks a fourth title at the World Figure Skating Championships in the last competition of her career. Sakamoto, the Olympic singles bronze ...

Amber Glenn thought she’d thrown away her chances of winning her long-sought U.S. figure skating title when, after landing a dramatic opening triple axel Friday night, the 24-year-old from Texas fell ...