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Norway team reacts with skepticism to bizarre penis-enhancement claims
Ski Jumping – Ski Flying World Championships – Heini-Klopfer Ski Flying Hill, Oberstdorf, Germany – January 25, 2026 Norway’s Marius Lindvik in action during the men’s team HS235 first round REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach PREDAZZO, Italy — Norwegian ski jumpers greeted with skepticism suggestions that anti-doping officials must now police their anatomy as well as their equipment after regulators said they would stay alert to rumors of athletes artificially enlarging their genitals to exploit suit rules at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
The sport briefly found itself in an absurd spotlight after the World Anti-Doping Agency signaled it would watch for evidence of manipulation, following a report in German newspaper Bild which raised fears of some male ski jumpers attempting to manipulate the 3D body-scanning measurements used to size competition suits by temporarily enlarging their penises.
Skiing’s governing body also dismissed talk of competitors injecting paraffin or hyaluronic acid for aerodynamic gain.
Jumpers said the speculation had travelled faster than any athlete down the in-run — and with considerably less grounding.
The story gained international attention and took the spotlight from the competition that is about to start on Saturday with the women’s normal hill individual event.
For many of the Norwegian ski jumpers, talk of a creative attempt to gain extra inches in their jumps was met with skepticism and head-shaking, with several dismissing it as a gimmick and hearsay.
“I do not think we need that kind of attention, and on the women’s side we are quite calm about the subject,” Norway women’s coach Christian Meyer told Reuters.
“I have not seen anything like it, so I am also wondering whether it is true. I actually do not believe it, but if someone is that sick …”
Ski jumper Anna Odine Stroem said the controversy reflected poorly on the sport.
“If it takes something like this to get people watching ski jumping, I do not know what to think. It is sad that we need controversy for people to find our sport endearing or exciting,” she said.
“That is not something we want in our sport,” Johann Andre Forfang added, while fellow Norwegian Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal suggested the spotlight would be better directed elsewhere.
“All interest is good interest, but I wish it came more from what is happening on the hills,” Sundal said.
–Reuters, special to Field Level Media
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Former 1st-round pick LB Darron Lee charged with murder
Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Darron Lee (52) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee was arrested and charged for the alleged homicide of his girlfriend on Thursday, per the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
First responders were dispatched to a residence in the small town of Ooltewah, Tenn, about 30 minutes from Lee’s hometown of Chattanooga.
Paramedics arrived on the scene and attempted live-saving measures, however the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. Lee was identified as a suspect and taken into custody.
Lee was charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Jail records indicate that he is being held without bond, and has a court appearance scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Lee previously faced legal issues in 2023, when he was charged with two counts of domestic violence and two counts of assault. He also was charged with a felony drug possession charge when he failed to show up for his court date related to that case later in the year. He pleaded guilty to two lesser counts in 2025.
After winning a national championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2014, Lee was drafted 20th overall by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. In addition to 40 games with the Jets, Lee made 16 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019, as well as two for the Buffalo Bills in 2020. He accumulated 273 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, four sacks and three interceptions over his five-year career, starting 38 of the 58 games he played.
–Field Level Media
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Olivia Hutcherson, No. 23 Princeton push past Penn in second half
Nov 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; General view of a ball going through the net prior to the game between the Monmouth Hawks and the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Olivia Hutcherson tallied team highs of 19 points, seven rebounds and five steals, fueling No. 23 Princeton to a 69-50 win over visiting Penn on Friday.
The Tigers (19-2, 7-1 Ivy League) shook off a two-point halftime deficit by dominating the second half, 41-20. They capitalized on 16 Penn turnovers and held the Quakers (13-8, 3-5) to 7-of-29 field-goal shooting, 24.1%, after halftime.
Hutcherson scored eight points in a 24-13 third quarter that put Princeton ahead for good. Skye Belker made four 3-pointers as part of her 16 points and Madison St. Rose added 15 points and six assists for the Ivy-leading Tigers.
Mataya Gayle and Simone Sawyer paced Penn with 16 points apiece, and Tina Njike added nine points and 10 boards. Princeton completed a two-game season sweep of its rival.
–Field Level Media
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WR Jahmal Edrine no longer on Virginia roster after rape, abduction charges
Dec 27, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Jahmal Edrine (7) warms up before the Gator Bowl against the Missouri Tigers at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images Virginia wide receiver Jahmal Edrine is no longer enrolled at the university and has been removed from the program’s roster after being arrested and charged with rape and abduction, school officials confirmed in a statement Friday.
Edrine, 22, was taken into custody Thursday following a five-month investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department. Police said the case was opened on Aug. 25, one day after a report of a sexual assault. An Albemarle County grand jury returned indictments Monday on one count of rape and one count of abduction.
Police said Edrine is being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.
In a statement provided to Wahoos247, university associate vice president and chief communications officer Brian Coy said Edrine is no longer a student and that the school will cooperate with investigators.
“The university is aware of this matter,” Coy said in the statement. “While the university is prohibited by federal student privacy law from commenting on specific cases, we can confirm that this individual is not currently enrolled at the University. Albemarle County Police are continuing their investigation into this matter and the university will cooperate fully with that investigation.”
It remains unclear when Virginia officials first learned Edrine was under investigation. Police did not address that timeline publicly, and the department deferred questions to the university.
Edrine was Virginia’s second-leading receiver last season, catching 46 passes for 564 yards and a touchdown after transferring from Purdue. He began his college career at Florida Atlantic and was expected to be part of the Cavaliers’ receiving corps again this fall.
–Field Level Media
Former 1st-round pick LB Darron Lee charged with murder
Olivia Hutcherson, No. 23 Princeton push past Penn in second half
