Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy penalized for a celebration mistaken as gun-related by the referee, sparking controversy.
Jackson State's Travis Terrell Jr. had a punt return for a touchdown nullified due to a penalty during the Celebration Bowl. Referee Rory Bernard saluted military veterans before announcing the penalty.
NFL fines Patrick Mahomes over $14,000 for using arm gesture resembling a gun to celebrate a touchdown amid crackdown on gun-related celebrations in the league.
The Chicago Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers after a blocked field goal attempt. The Bears head coach believed there should have been a penalty on the Packers for illegal contact during the play.
Amber and Devin Weise got married and learned that the federal benefits program Amber relies on penalizes couples who marry, resulting in loss of income and health insurance. Many disabled individuals on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) face challenges due to outdated rules that penalize marriage.
The San Francisco 49ers were penalized by the NFL for a clerical payroll error, resulting in the loss of a draft pick. The team overpaid a player by $75,000, leading to the punishment.
Former President Donald Trump and his companies have been ordered to pay the state $464 million for fraud, and he may have to sell his assets at 'fire sale prices' to cover the penalty. Trump has criticized the judge and attorney general involved in the case on social media.
Mercedes driver Doriane Pin faced controversy in Formula One Academy race in Saudi Arabia after receiving a penalty for not realizing the race was over, dropping from first to ninth place.
Joey Logano penalized for safety violation at Ambetter Health 400 for not using SFI rated gloves, moved to back of the pack before the race.