Lysacek is lining up his next leap Nov 13, 2009
Dick Button, Hayes Alan Jenkins, David Jenkins, and Hamilton all went on to coronation at the Games. Whether that increases or lessens the burden on this particular incumbent is unclear. (Boston Globe)
World title not a burden at all for Lysacek Oct 29, 2009
"Lysacek officially kicks off his Olympic season on Friday at the Cup of China. His toughest competition there should come from Japan's Nobunari Oda, winner of the season's first Grand Prix event, Trophee Eric Bompard.But, judging by last week's Rostelecom Cup, Lysacek's biggest competition will be Evgeni Plushenko. In his first international competition since coming out of retirement, the Olympic champion routed a field that included Takahiko Kozuka, silver medalist at the Grand Prix final.No... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins' move produces Mellon Arena memories Oct 5, 2009
About 7,000 patrons enjoyed a performance of the Ice Capades, featuring Sonja Henie and Dick Button. The building, adorned in stainless steel made in Pittsburgh, created a national stir from the outset. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
CBC's Battle of the Blades Sep 26, 2009
Ron MacLean, Kurt Browning and Dick Button ... Longtime TV figure skating commentator Dick Button is judge. (Suite101.com)
Figure skating Jul 10, 2009
Posted: Thursday July 9, 2009 11:00AM; Updated: Thursday July 9, 2009 1:04PM. INSIDE OLYMPIC SPORTS. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
US men are now more interesting Mar 28, 2009
For the first time since 1952, when Dick Button graced the magazine covers and the newsreels, America's top man is going to be the skating story. In 1984, when Scott Hamilton came in as the planet's reigning king, Rosalynn Sumners also was the queen. (Boston Globe)
NBC Sports, Oxygen Cover World Figure Skating Championships Mar 24, 2009
NBCs coverage will be hosted by Bob Costas and Dick Button, with guest analyst Michelle Kwan. Tom Hammond will provide play-by-play. (TVweek.com)
