Hanyu hungers for Helsinki haul

HELSINKI - As Yuzuru Hanyu prepares for his Olympic title defense, the Japanese star said conditions are perfect for him to recapture the men's world figure skating championship from reigning two-time champ Javier Fernandez of Spain.

Despite a record-setting season in 2016, Hanyu, who captured the 2014 world championship, has had to settle for silver the past two years behind Fernandez, who is his training partner.

They are coached by former world champion Brian Orser of Canada.