Rams' Demarcus Robinson Sues L.A. Hotel After Robbery ... You Failed To Protect Me!!!
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Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is suing an L.A.-area hotel ... after he says the establishment didn't do enough to protect him during a terrifying robbery in its lobby last year.
The 29-year-old claimed in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County last week that the incident happened at the Lexen Hotel in North Hollywood at around midnight on Oct. 20, 2023.
Robinson claims he entered the facility through a side entrance after pulling into the parking garage ... but when he made his way into the lobby, two masked men pulled guns on him and threatened to murder him.
In the suit, Robinson says the men took nearly $150,000 worth of stuff off of his person during the encounter ... including a luxury diamond watch and two diamond chains.
Robinson claims the hotel didn't have security guards outside the hotel or in the lobby -- adding that employees who were working at the front desk at the time didn't call authorities until after the suspects had fled the area.
Rams' Demarcus Robinson Robbed At Gunpoint In L.A.
Robinson's suing the place for negligence and more ... seeking at least $149,500 in damages ... plus punitives.
Robinson played in 16 regular season games for the Rams this year. He also logged snaps in the team's lone playoff game earlier this month against the Lions, recording three catches for 44 yards.
Robinson did it all despite saying in his suit he suffered "an emotional toll" from the October incident at the hotel.
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Matthew Stafford's Wife Shares Vid Of Lions Fans Booing Her ... 'Own It'
Kelly Stafford believes she has proof to back her claim that Lions fans were hostile toward her family during the Rams' playoff game against the Lions ... sharing a video of folks directing boos her way.
As we previously reported, Matthew Stafford's wife accused the Detroit fanbase of targeting her young children at last weekend's Wild Card matchup ... saying they crossed the line by sending jeers their way.
But Stafford is seemingly walking back a bit on her original claim ... admitting fans were actually going after her, but the kiddos didn't know the difference.
"I didn't know if I should post this video or not because I truly don't wanna dwell on what happened," Kelly captioned a social media clip of her appearance at the game.
"This was our experience on the field. I know you are booing me, but my kids don't know the difference even if I try to explain it to them."
Earlier this week, Kelly stated she understood why Detroit fans would turn on their family despite 12 years with the organization ... saying it's all part of sports, but anything involving her kids is no longer "fair game."
Kelly alluded to Lions supporters not believing her side of the story ... 'cause she also sent a message to those doubting her experience.
"The whole scenario is hard to accept, but not as hard as the questioning of my integrity," she added.
"It happened, own it, and let's move on."
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Matthew Stafford's Wife Lions Fans Booed Our Children ... At Wild Card Game
Matthew Stafford apparently wasn't the only one in his family getting booed during the Rams and Lions' Wild Card game on Sunday -- his wife, Kelly, claims fans also targeted their four young kids with jeers as well.
Kelly admitted before the Rams' 24-23 loss she was expecting to hear it from Lions fans ahead of the matchup ... considering her hubby was their beloved quarterback for 12 seasons before he was traded to the Rams, where he won his first Super Bowl.
Now that he's on the other sidelines, Kelly explained she understood why people would turn on #9 in favor of their own team ... but it's clear she wasn't expecting her youngins to get thrown into their antics.
"It's sports," Kelly said on her IG story Monday. "The city wants to win. Everything is fair game ... except the fans who booed my children."
"Other than that, I loved the atmosphere and the booing just gave my husband more fire."
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Despite the booing Stafford's daughters -- who range between the ages of 3 and 6 -- Kelly wished the Lions nothing but the best ... and is rooting for them to win it all.
"The more you love, the more you hate. I consider it all love going both ways," Kelly said.
"I hope the Lions bring home a Lombardi to that city because that feeling is like no other."
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This win for the Lions is their first postseason victory in 32 years ... and Detroit will now face the winner of the Buccaneers and Eagles game in the NFL Divisional Round on Sunday.
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Teammate's Hit On Higbee Wasn't Dirty ... Blame The QB!!!
The brutal hit on Tyler Higbee, which ultimately tore the TE's ACL, was NOT dirty ... according to Kerby Joseph's Lions teammate C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who says if the Rams want to blame anyone, it should be their QB!
The tackle in question came late in the 4th quarter during the Lions-Rams playoff game at Ford Field Sunday evening ... when Joseph, a safety, hit Higbee low as he attempted to catch a ball running across the middle of the field.
The TV broadcast showed Higbee's planted leg bending backward ... and many people have deemed the hit "dirty."
But, Gardner-Johnson feels differently ... placing the blame on Matthew Stafford for putting his TE in that position.
"If anybody on the Rams feels like it was dirty, well tell his quarterback don't put the ball in a place where he can get his player hurt," CJ told reporters after the game.
#TylerHigbee
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"You heard [Tom] Brady say it all the time."
In fact, Brady did recently make this point ... after Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. got hurt after a hit from Steelers' Damontae Kazee (he was suspended for the rest of the 2023 season).
"Nobody likes seeing players get hurt. But hard hits happen," Brady said.
"QBs should not be throwing the ball in areas where they are exposing their own teammates to these types of hits."
On Monday, the Rams fears were confirmed ... Higbee tore his ACL on the play.
Johnson -- a third-round draft pick of the Lions in 2022 -- spoke about the hit after the Lions 24-23 win, saying he wasn't trying to hurt Tyler.
"I’m praying for bro and his family I don’t have no intention to hurt no body and or harm their career," Joseph wrote on X.
"I been a mf dog since I came out my mama womb and nun of y’all on here gone take that away from me #GODBLESS."
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Dan Campbell Fired Up After Win Over Rams ... Passionate Locker Room Speech
Dan Campbell had his Lions players ready to run through a brick wall after the franchise's first playoff win in 32 years ... giving a speech right from the heart that got the entire locker room hyped!!
The Lions pulled off the close 24-23 victory in the Wild Card matchup against the L.A. Rams on Sunday ... punching their ticket to the Divisional Round, where they will face the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game.
Campbell -- who's in his third season with Detroit -- addressed his squad shortly after the contest ... and he didn't hold back as he honored general manager Brad Holmes and Jared Goff with game balls.
"Dude, how electric was it out there?" Campbell said. "I'm telling you what, it doesn't get any better. It's everything you dream of and then more, all right? That's outstanding work."
Holmes was also fired up to the max after the game ... letting out a scream in the elevator, which was captured on video.
.@Lions GM Brad Holmes can't contain his excitement after the playoff victory 😂
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Emotions were high at Ford Field ... as the Lions faced off against former franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford, who played 12 seasons in Motor City before being traded to L.A. in 2021.
Some fans in the crowd were visibly crying after the final whistle ... and understandably so, as the Lions had to deal with some miserable seasons before the turnaround.
In fact, the team's biggest A-list supporters like Eminem, Barry Sanders and Big Sean were present for the showdown ... and they were certainly soaking in the huge moment.
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As we previously reported, Slim Shady playfully begged Stafford to let the Lions win ... claiming the former No. 1 overall pick owed him a favor for crushing it during the Super Bowl halftime show when the QB secured his first ring with the Rams in the 2021 season.
Safe to say Marshall will consider themselves even now.
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Eminem Pleads W/ Rams QB Matt Stafford ... Let The Lions Win!!!
Eminem says Rams QB Matt Stafford owes him, and he’s calling in a favor -- let the Lions win on Sunday!
The legendary rapper is a big Detroit Lions fan ... and with the team hosting a home playoff game tonight for the first time in 3 decades (1994), Eminem sent a message to the 35-year-old former #1 overall draft pick ahead of the highly anticipated Super Wild Card matchup.
"Stafford, what'd I say? You owe me this favor, bro. I was there for you when you won it. I was there for you. I was right there. I rapped for you Stafford, bro, I rapped for you. Can you just let us have this one? Just this one!"
When Em says he "rapped for" Matt, he's referring to Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in 2022 ... where Marshall (along with Dre, Snoop, Mary J., and 50) performed one of the best halftime shows in SB history.
On the field, Stafford's Rams beat the Bengals, 23-20 ... and Em showed love for the former Lions star.
Of course, before he ever played a down as the Rams QB, Stafford broke into the league as a Lions star in 2009 ... when he was drafted with the first overall pick.
Stafford, after 12 seasons in Detroit, was traded for now-current Lions' signal-caller Jared Goff, in 2020.
Goff's played some of the best football of his career since leaving SoCal, and led the Lions to a 12-5 record this season. It's the rare trade that has worked out great for both organizations.
Eminem aside, anticipation of Matt's return to the Motor City has become a bit of a contentious topic ... with some fans calling for a boycott of his Lions jersey at Ford Field, which didn't sit well with Stafford's wife, Kelly.
As for Sunday's game, it's expected to be incredibly close ... so you can't fault Em for trying to get an advantage!
The Lions have never won a Super Bowl (they won 4 championships before the SB era), and haven't won a playoff game since January 1992.
Thus, Em's trying to get all the help he can!
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Calvin Johnson I Expect Cheers & Boos For Stafford ... In Return To Ford Field
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Matthew Stafford better have brought his tough-guy helmet with him to Detroit this weekend ... 'cause Calvin Johnson tells TMZ Sports he's not expecting Lions fans to welcome their former QB with open arms.
Of course, Megatron says there will likely be some cheers and even some people decked out in Stafford's former No. 9 jerseys at Ford Field when the Rams visit for their much-anticipated Wild Card round game Sunday night ... but the Hall of Famer tells us, "I'm sure there will be people booing."
As for how Johnson will feel ... it seems he's feeling conflicted on how to handle it all as well.
"I'm definitely a Matthew fan -- that's my guy," said Johnson, who caught passes from Stafford from 2009 to 2015 with the Lions. "But I want him to come in here and come into the Lion's Den and not go home!"
Some Detroit fans, meanwhile, have already given a bit of a preview into how they'll respond when Stafford runs out onto the field later Sunday ... advocating a ban on wearing old No. 9 uniforms to the game -- something Matthew's wife was not pleased about.
Antics in the crowd aside, Johnson expects his old team will ultimately get the win over Stafford -- though he says the score will be very close.
Johnson also gave us an update on how the progress is going with his Primitiv Performance line ... saying he's hoping professional and collegiate athletes will be approved to use the new Primitiv products in the first quarter of this year.
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Cooper Kupp Hooks L.A. Deputies Up W/ Free BBQ ... To Celebrate Holidays!
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Cooper Kupp might've been in the middle of a playoff race, but the Rams star wasn't too busy to feed the men and women keeping L.A. safe this past Christmas season ... hooking up a bunch of Sheriff's Deputies with a massive serving of BBQ!
We're told 30-year-old Kupp swung by the Los Angeles Sherrif Department's Lost Hills station just before December 25, and he didn't arrive empty-handed. The standout wide receiver, on his dime, brought trays of food -- meat, sides, they had it all -- for the appreciative deputies.
The reason? Cooper wanted to thank the LASD for all they do.
Just dropping off the food would've been plenty, but to make the trip even better, Kupp hung out and took photos and signed autographs for anyone interested.
“Thank you Cooper Kupp for stopping by the station to bring dinner for the troops and taking the time to hang out for a bit. Your generosity was beyond appreciated. #weloveourcommunities” the LASD said.
Safe to say everyone had an awesome time.
It's not the first time Kupp’s helped his community ... he’s a charitable dude. CK has a history of giving back, even providing around 8,400 meals for food banks back in 2020!
Kupp’s Rams take on the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs this Sunday at 5 PM ... and I think we know who the LASD is rooting for!
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Matthew Stafford Lions Fan Proposes Jersey Ban ... Kelly Stafford Blasts Movement As 'Sad'
Matthew Stafford's wife, Kelly, is clapping back at a Lions fan who's trying to stop people from wearing her hubby's jersey at their upcoming playoff game ... calling the proposed plan "sad."
Detroit is hosting its first playoff game in 30 years against the Rams on Sunday ... which means Stafford will make his return to the Motor City with the intention of knocking his ex-team out of the postseason.
Normally, Stafford's Detroit jersey is one of the most popular ones at Ford Field -- even after he was traded to L.A. for Jared Goff before the 2021 season began.
But, one fan is trying to prevent that from happening this weekend ... appearing to say in a social media post this week that the blue and silver No. 9 threads could bring some bad juju to the home team.
"ANNOUNCEMENT," the fan wrote in the Instagram post. "Please don't wear a Lions-Stafford jersey to the game. This is not a time to be cute or funny."
"This is about business and putting the final nail in the SOL coffin. It ain't personal. Just business!"
It didn't take long for word of the planned ban to get around to Kelly Stafford, who slammed the idea in the comment section of the post.
“Well this is sad because it's the completely opposite of how we feel about this city," she wrote, "but Matthew has always been the bigger person and will continue to be that. Praying for an incredible game with zero injuries. ♥️"
The fan ended up responding ... writing back that the hate is only temporary.
"We love Matthew," the Detroit supporter said, "just not this week.😂"
The game is slated to start at 5:15 PM on Sunday ... leaving Lions fans plenty of time to pick their side of the line in the sand before kickoff.
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L.A. Rams Sued By Security Guard ... I GOT A BRAIN BLEED DURING VIOLENT FAN BRAWL AT SOFI
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A 71-year-old security guard is suing the Los Angeles Rams ... claiming the NFL org.'s negligence led to him suffering "catastrophic" injuries during a violent fan brawl at SoFi Stadium last year.
The man -- ID'd in the lawsuit as Robert Leahey -- says the incident happened back on Dec. 8, 2022 during the Rams vs. Raiders "Thursday Night Football" game ... when he was hired by Contemporary Services Corporation to help assist people in large crowds and help "maintain an orderly atmosphere."
At around 6:30 PM inside the Inglewood stadium, however, Leahey says a "large fight broke out" between L.A. and Vegas supporters -- and he jumped in to try to keep the peace.
But, in the lawsuit, Leahey says as other guards arrived on scene -- they pushed him, causing him to fall down a set of concrete stairs.
Leahey claims he hit his head several times while crashing down the stairs -- and when he got up, he alleges someone involved in the fight threw a Modelo beer can that connected with his head ... 'causing him further injury.
Leahey says on Dec. 9, he went to a nearby hospital ... "where he was tested and diagnosed with severe and catastrophic brain injuries, including a subdural hematoma with brain bleeding."
In the suit, Leahey claims since the incident, he's had difficulty with his speech and his vision -- while also suffering from headaches. He claims he's been unable to work as well.
Leahey is suing the Rams for unspecified damages.
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Sean McVay Son Is Here!!! ... Rams Announce Birth With Hilarious Tweet
Sean McVay's officially a new father ... and as the head coach expected, his son was NOT born on a gameday!!!
The Rams announced baby McVay's birth came on Wednesday afternoon ... using a hilarious tweet to reveal that McVay's wife, Veronika Khomyn, delivered little Jordan John McVay successfully.
"LA Rams Transactions," the message on X read, "• Delivered Jordan John McVay."
The birth comes just a few days after the 37-year-old coach told reporters that his son will not force him to miss a game since the little tyke already knows better than to mess up Sunday football.
"My wife's doing great," McVay said at the time. "I think there was a lot made about me missing a game -- I'm not gonna miss a game. My son knows better than to come during a game."
McVay met Khomyn in Washington D.C. when he was an assistant coach with the Commanders -- and the two officially went public with their relationship in 2016.
In 2019, the couple announced their engagement ... and now, their family has grown by one!!
Congrats!!!
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BLUEFACE ¡STRIPPERS EN EL PARTIDO DE LOS RAMS!
Blueface y su nueva prometida Jaidyn Alexis claramente no tienen ningún interés en ver a sus amados L.A. Rams jugar, en su lugar, organizaron una fiesta de strippers en el interior de una suite del SoFi Stadium.
Mientras su música sonaba a través de los altavoces del estadio el domingo, Blueface lanzó cientos de billetes de un dólar mientras un grupo de strippers bailaban twerking y le mostraban sus tangas a la multitud.
Blueface estaba en llamas, incluso le dio instrucciones al chico de la cámara para que pusiera toda la energía mientras que él hacía llover dinero.
El rapero de "Thotiana" no fue tacaño, lanzó un montón de dinero en efectivo a los fans que miraban, así como a las bailarinas. También compartió varias alitas de pollo.
Los fans de los Rams probablemente no deben acostumbrarse a este tipo de escena. Creemos que el personal del estadio no aprobó la rutina.
Sin embargo, esta fiesta no solo incluye bailarinas desnudas, había una propuesta detrás. Así es, Blueface le propuso matrimonio a Jaidyn y ella aceptó felizmente.
Todo el mundo parece estar feliz por ellos, a excepción de Chrisean Rock, que no compartió la misma fortuna el fin de sema.
Ella fue vista en la fiesta de cumpleaños de Loody Boy, bailando twerk con un desconocido.
Felicidades a Blueface y Jaidyn.
Blueface Makes It Rain ... On Strippers at Rams Game!!!
Blueface and his new fiancee Jaidyn Alexis clearly have no interest in watching their beloved L.A. Rams play -- instead, they hosted a full-on stripper party inside a SoFi Stadium suite.
As his music pulsated through the stadium speakers Sunday, Blueface tossed hundreds of one-dollar bills in the air as a crew of strippers twerked and flashed their thongs for the crowd.
Blueface was feeling the whole scene, and instructed the guy on camera to go get his freak on, while he supplied the money to make it rain.
The "Thotiana" rapper wasn't stingy -- he tossed plenty of cash at onlooking fans, as well as the dancers. For good measure ... he also shared several chicken wings.
Rams fans probably shouldn't get used to this kinda scene ... we're guessing Rams/SoFi Stadium staff didn't approve the quasi-strip club routine.
However, this party didn't just include mostly naked dancers -- there was a proposal as well. That's right, Blueface popped the question to Jaidyn and she happily accepted. So ya, lot's going on inside that suite.
Everyone seems to be happy for them ... except for Chrisean Rock, who didn't share in her baby daddy's good fortune over the weekend.
She was spotted at Loody Boy's birthday party getting royally curved attempting to twerk on someone.
Congrats to BF and Jaidyn, though!!!
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Rams' Demarcus Robinson Robbed At Gunpoint In Los Angeles
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Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson was robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles on Friday morning ... and cops say they were told the brazen thieves made off with over $100K worth of jewelry.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports ... officers responded to calls of a robbery outside a Los Angeles area hotel just after midnight.
Cops were told two men approached the 29-year-old football player, pointed firearms at him ... and demanded he hand over his valuables -- which included a pricey watch.
Our sources say Robinson obliged ... and the thieves took off. Thankfully, the wideout is said to now be doing OK despite the circumstances.
Cops say they've launched an investigation into the matter ... though, so far, no arrests have been made.
Robinson began his career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016 and helped Patrick Mahomes win Super Bowl LIV in 2020. He joined the Rams this offseason -- but he's yet to record a catch through five games.
LA is scheduled to play Pittsburgh on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
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Rams' Derion Kendrick Arrested In L.A. ... Hours After Win
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Rams starting cornerback Derion Kendrick was arrested in Los Angeles on Monday ... less than 12 hours after he helped his team beat the Arizona Cardinals.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports ... the 23-year-old was pulled over early in the morning for a traffic violation -- and we're told during the stop, police found a gun and marijuana in his car.
Jail records show Kendrick was then booked at 2:14 AM PT on a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon ... and as of 2:30 PM PT on Monday, he remained in custody.
Further details surrounding the arrest were not made immediately available. We've reached out to the Rams for comment, but so far, no word back yet.
Kendrick -- who was drafted by LA in 2022 -- played nearly every defensive down for the Rams just hours before his arrest ... logging two tackles in their 26-9 win at SoFi Stadium.
In his two seasons with the Rams, he's played in 21 games ... recording seven pass breakups and 68 total tackles.
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Matthew Stafford's Wife Podcast Comments ... 'Probably Worst Thing I've Done'
Matthew Stafford's wife is admitting she made a mistake by going public with the quarterback's communication struggles in the locker room ... calling it, "probably the worst thing I've done when it comes to him."
Kelly made headlines after revealing the 35-year-old Rams star wasn't connecting with his younger teammates on her "Morning After" podcast last week ... when she said the Super Bowl champ has found difficulty vibing with guys compared to years past.
Now, Kelly is regretting her decision to share that info ... telling Local 4 in Detroit, "That was tough. I say all the time, probably not the best if your wife’s name is in the media, if it’s talking about sports."
"I felt pretty bad last week," she added. "I put my foot in my mouth pretty good last week."
The mother of four explained she thought the topic was relatable ... and she still believes it to be a true statement.
"But I'm not in an NFL locker room, I'm not spending every day with these teammates."
Rams coach Sean McVay commented on Kelly's statements earlier this week ... saying he took it like more of a joke at Matthew's age instead of a real issue within the team.
Matthew has yet to address the issue ... but we take it there was a convo at home.