Figure skating: U.S. on top, Japan 3rd after World Team Trophy Day 1

Host Japan placed third after the opening day of the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition Thursday.The United States topped the standings with a total of 50 points from the men's and women's short programs, as well as the ice dance rhythm dance program.Ilia Malinin led the way for the United States in the men's short program, turning in 105.90 points for the world's highest score in the segment this season.South Korea was second with 39, three points clear of Japan, at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium."Looking at our conditions, third place after Day 1 isn't bad at all," said…READ FULL ARTICLE