Scott Hamilton penned a poignant statement upon learning that last night's American Airlines crash had claimed the lives of young Olympic hopeful athletes, their coaches and other figure skating officials.

U.S. figure skating icon Dick Button, who won consecutive Olympic gold medals on the ice before he became the voice of the sport on television, died Thursday, U.S.

U.S. Figure Skating told NBC that several athletes, coaches and family members were on board of the American Airline jet. “It’s unspeakable, it’s horrible,” retired American figure skater Scott Hamilton said.

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority announced a line-up of events celebrating the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games,

Olympic champion Hannah ... and I thought I could still do another Games when I'm in my 20s and if I didn't, I feel like I would regret not doing that." Scott has been enjoying time away from ...

Dick Button, the legendary figure skater who became the first American to win Olympic gold in the sport, has died at age 95, according to The New York Times and The Washington Post, citing confirmation from his son and daughter.

Tara Lipinski, Meryl Davis and Scott Hamilton are leading tributes following a tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of multiple athletes, coaches and officials within the figure skating community on Wednesday,

Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men's figure skater in history. He was one of his sport's great innovators and promoters, the man responsible not only for inventing the flying camel spin but describing it to generations of fans.

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton shared his condolences with the families of the victims killed in Wednesday night's plane crash near Washington, D.C.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champ was also an influential broadcaster for more than five decades.

Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men’s figure skater in history. He was one of his sport’s greatest innovators and promoters. Button, winner of two Olympic gold medals and five consecutive world championships,