Despite a chance to be back-to-back U.S. champions, citizenship issues could prevent Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov from reaching Winter Olympics.

The U.S. and Japan were tied heading into the final event of the night

The figure skating world has been embroiled in an unusual kind of controversy: Copyright law has suddenly become part of an increasingly complicated artistic equation.

Though they look similar on the surface, one emphasizes daring acrobatics while the other is rooted in rhythm and intricate footwork.

One would think that given all the success Marina Klimova enjoyed in high-stakes, international figure skating with her husband and pairs partner, Sergei Ponomarenko, she would have no trouble watching her son when he takes the ice.