It had been 13 years since an American won the men's world figure skating title, but Evan Lysacek pulled it off last night with a clean free skate at Staples Center, overhauling former champion Brian Joubert to make himself the favorite for next winter's Olympics in Vancouver. (Full article: 824 words)

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