Michael Penix Jr. talking to reportersMichael Penix Jr. (Photo via Twitter)
Michael Penix Jr. likely heard every joke imaginable about his last name growing up.

As he got older, those jokes likely never changed.

Now that he is in the NFL, it appears he still has to deal with folks screwing up his last name.

Unfortunately, typos are a part of life. It really suck when it happens to the Atlanta Falcons quarterback. It happened on the Savannah CBS affiliate during WTOC’s evening news on Wednesday night.

The broadcast aired a segment about a fight during Atlanta’s joint practice with the Titans, which involved Michael Penix Jr.

While they showed Penix addressing the media about the incident, his name would appear at the bottom, showing his name and his position on the team.

 

Unfortunately, somebody in the back did not spell his name correctly.

They replaced the X in Penix with an S.

This is just as unfortunate as the brawl he was a part of.

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback was surprised to find himself in the middle of a scuffle that interrupted his team’s second joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday.

After connecting with Ray-Ray McCloud on a long touchdown pass, Penix said he was “celebrating” with comments when he found himself being thrown to the ground by one or more Tennessee players.

He ended up at the bottom of the pile as everyone started to push and shove.

Can Michael Penix Jr. Live Up To Expectations?

Michael Penix Jr. in Falcons gearMichael Penix Jr. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Penix appeared ready for the spotlight, completing 61 of 105 passes for 775 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in five games during the 2024 season.

Penix Jr. is entering his first season as a full-time starter in the NFL. His teammates and coaches believe the young QB is in store for a special season.

Despite playing in only five games and making three starts, he has already shown himself to be one of the best in the NFL.

Now he needs to put it all together for a full year.

Brittney Griner Finally Breaks Her Silence Over Alleged Caitlin Clark Comments That The WNBA Refused To Investigate

Brittney Griner speaking to reporterBrittney Griner (Photo via Twitter)
WNBA star Brittney Griner was at the center of a new debate over what she allegedly said in a game against basketball phenom Caitlin Clark.

The Atlanta Dream center found herself at the center of social media controversy last month when some fans thought she disparaged Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark upon fouling out.

The game’s broadcast focused on an upset Griner saying something as she returned to the Dream bench after fouling out of the game. While there’s no audio of this moment, some who tried to read Griner’s lips thought she called Clark a “trash f–king white girl.”

However, there’s no proof of Griner saying those actual words since others thought she stated something else.

It took weeks for someone to finally get a quote from her, and she provided much of nothing.

Brittney Griner was asked about this moment before her team’s June 15 game against the Washington Mystics and said, “I remember fouling out, being mad. I remember fouling out on, I believe it was [Natasha] Howard driving to the basket. They said I put my hand in.”

WNBA Chooses Not To Investigate Brittney Griner

Griner Drops F-Bomb, Apologizes Amid Clark Slur RowBrittney Griner (Photo By Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Moments before the conclusion of the Indiana Fever’s 81-76 victory over the Dream at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta weeks ago, cameras seemingly caught Atlanta Dream star center Brittney Griner labeling Caitlin Clark “trash” before calling her a “f***ing white girl” in frustration over a foul on Natasha Howard.

The clip of Griner speaking on the bench, lacking context, spread on social media and went viral.

Griner, who won a gold medal for Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, essentially got aw@y with whatever came out of her mouth because the league basically ignored the controversy.

This incident is not the only time Griner vocalized her frustrations this season. Following another game, she stormed off mid-interview, yelling at the referees to “be f—ing better.