Skating, Loss, and Solidarity: Examining Media Framing of Post-Tragedy Figure Skating News Coverage

Sean R. Sadri, Amanda L. Sams, Jason A. Cain, Feiyun Deng, Department of Journalism and Creative Media, University of Alabama, Department of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Mississippi, Department of Journalism, University of Mississippi

Communication & Sport

Published online on February 26, 2026

Abstract

Communication & Sport, Ahead of Print.
In January 2025, a Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight collided above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., killing all 67 passengers aboard both aircraft. Most adversely affected by this tragedy was the figure skating community, which had ...