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Eminem Shelved A Potential Diss Track For Lions’ Coach Ben Johnson After Johnson Decided To Stay In Detroit

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Many a celebrity has felt the wrath of Eminem’s scathing pen, but it looks like the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will avoid such a fate — for now. The coach had potential offers to move up to a head coaching role for teams like the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Commanders, but opted to stay in Detroit for the time being after the historically awful Motor City football club made a respectable push in the playoffs this season, taking it all the way to the NFC Championship, where they were narrowly defeated by the San Francisco 49ers this past Sunday, 34-31.

Eminem expressed his relief at Johnson’s decision on Twitter, where he joked that he had been working on a diss track, which is presumably shelved for the time being. He also called back to his earlier joke about joining the team, which he’s supported with his star power for years. “Guess I should stop recording this diss track..!!” he wrote. “@ Ben Johnson Thank you for staying!!! We can’t break this team up ESPECIALLY since I’M on it!!! Coach Campbell we love you bro!!! Let’s run it back next year!!…I’m READY!!!! I promise you I WILL get us to the super bowl!!”

The joke played on the media furor surrounding Em’s attendance at the recent NFC Championship, where he prematurely celebrated the Lions’ hefty halftime lead, gloating while flipping off the surrounding Niners fans. Unfortunately, his overconfidence came back to bite him right in the tuchus when the Lions fell apart in the second half, paving the way for San Franciso to stamp their tickets to the Super Bowl. It looks like the Lions will be running it back next year, and Em will have to pick a new target to poke (just as long as it isn’t Taylor Swift, for the love of God).

Eminem Flipped Off 49ers Fans During The NFC Championship Game, And Then The Detroit Lions Collapsed In Epic Fashion

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If you haven’t heard, men are really mad about Taylor Swift attending NFL games, even though she is hardly shown on the broadcast, and the biggest crime she is committing is minding her business and enjoying her life. Meanwhile, Eminem flipped off San Francisco 49ers fans during Sunday’s (January 28) NFC Championship Game between the Niners and Em’s beloved Detroit Lions, and — I know this is wild — the NFL didn’t immediately crumble.

Unfortunately for Detroit, the Lions did crumble. Detroit thoroughly dominated the first half, holding a 24-7 lead at halftime in Santa Clara, California, before San Francisco made the unlikeliest comeback and won 34-31 — and it was cruel, even by Detroit Lions’ standards.

Eminem took the loss in stride, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “So proud of the
@Lions Thanks 4 an amazing season!!!! We’ll b back!!!”

For context, the Detroit Lions have, by many metrics, been the sorriest franchise in North American professional sports for the entirety of my life (and probably much of yours, as well). Earlier this month, in the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend, the Lions won their first playoff game in 32 years by defeating the visiting Los Angeles Rams (and former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford), 24-23. Eminem would have been happy to suit up to help the Lions in their Divisional Round matchup against Tampa Bay, as he said in a satirical Instagram video, but the Lions actually could have used him in San Francisco.

At any rate, Super Bowl LVIII will be played by the 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 11, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Nike Air Max 90 “Detroit Lions” Releasing This Year

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Get ready to celebrate the Detroit Lions’ triumph with the Nike Air Max 90 in the upcoming “Detroit Lions” colorway. Fresh off a victory against the Bucs, the Lions are on a historic playoff run, and now, fans can rock their support with these sneakers. The colorway captures the Lions’ spirit with a blend of team-inspired hues. Picture a sleek combination of blue and silver, creating a look that’s both stylish and a nod to the team’s iconic colors.

The Air Max 90 is a classic choice for sneaker lovers, and the “Detroit Lions” edition adds a touch of team pride. The low-top silhouette ensures a comfortable and versatile option for everyday wear. Sneakerheads and Lions fans alike are buzzing with anticipation for the release. If you’re into showing off your team spirit with a pair of kicks, keep an eye out for the Air Max 90 “Detroit Lions” – the perfect way to step into the playoffs in style. Stay tuned for these sneakers to drop later this year and join the celebration of the Lions’ historic run.

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“Detroit Lions” Nike Air Max 90

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The sneakers feature a black and blue rubber sole and a clean white midsole that features a blue patch with a Nike Air bubble. Also, the sneakers feature a white leather base for the uppers, with grey leather overlays. Next, a black Nike Swoosh is on don the side and blue accents can be found on the side paneling. Finally, blue Nike branding is found on the tongues, and white Nike branding on the heels.

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Sneaker News reports that the Nike Air Max 90 “Detroit Lions” will be released sometime this year. Also, these sneakers will have a retail price of $130 when they drop. As always, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Detroit Lions Return to NFC Title Game for First Time Since ’91, Will Face 49ers

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The NFC Championship game is set. The San Francisco 49ers are set to host the Detroit Lions next Sunday.

The Lions are headed to their first NFC title game since 1991, following a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions were led by Jared Goff, who completed 30 of 43 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Lions head coach Dan Campbell highlighted arriving with the “big boys.”

“I envisioned that we would have a chance to compete with the big boys, and that’s where we’re at,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said. “All you’ve got to do is get in. It’s about placing yourself in the very best position to where you can move. … Here we are. Now, we get a chance to go to San Francisco. We know what kind of team that is, but we’re in a great position. We’ve got a great opportunity.”

The Bucs put up a admirable fight, led by Baker Mayfield’s 349 yards passing. Unfortunately, his two interceptions, one sealing the game for the Lions, were too much for the team to overcome. The Bucs now enter the offseason with numerous questions about their future as Mayfield, No. 1 receiver Mike Evans, and more key players are free agents.

Meeting the Lions in the title game will be the juggernaut Niners, who squeaked out a win against the frisky Green Bay Packers on Saturday. The final score was 24-21.

Much like the Lions-Bucs game, the Packers ended their season with a game losing interception from Jordan Love, picked off by Dre Greenlaw.

The Niners will enter the game hobbled as star receiver Deebo Samuel’s status is uncertain following a shoulder injury.

Notable in the game, was the coming of age moment from quarterback Brock Purdy, silencing doubters about his ability and leading a game-winning touchdown drive. Purdy led the offensive 69 yards down the field over 12 plays. Purdy went 23 for 39 with 252 yards and one touchdown.

“It’s like, we had what we wanted right in front of us, so you have to clean the slate, you have to have a clean mind, and not try to force anything, take what the defense gives you, and find a way,” Purdy said.

“Brock, he made some big plays in this game. Missed a couple, but leading us down on our last drive and getting the win, that’s all I can ask for,” head coach Mike Shanahan said.

The 49ers and Lions will battle in the conference championship on Sunday at 6:30 EST on FOX.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Detroit Lions Outlast L.A. Rams 24-23 to Advance in NFL Playoffs

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Detroit Lions Outlast L.A. Rams 24-23 to Advance in NFL Playoffs

The Detroit Lions spoiled the homecoming of former franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford, winning their wildcard matchup over the Los Angeles Rams 24-23.

The win for the Lions was their first playoff victory in over 32 years. The chanting faithful fans for current quarterback Jared Goff marked the game. Goff threw for 277 yards on 22-for-27 passing.

“I kind of had to subdue a lot of emotions this week and was able to kind of enjoy that moment,” Goff said. “I’m grateful for their support and today with the circumstances that were there, it meant a lot. It was special.”

He’s their quarterback. He’s playing great. He led them to a win today. I’m happy for him,” Stafford said to ESPN. “I thought he played excellent today. He’s leading an offense that’s playing at a really good clip right now, and they should be proud of him. They should be cheering for him.”

The Rams began the season 3-6, roaring to a close behind a blend of rising stars like Puka Nakua and Kyren Williams, with established stars like Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald.

“I’m so proud of this football team,” McVay said. “And the finality of it is still kind of … it doesn’t totally resonate. But man did I learn a lot and really appreciate this group. They helped me find my way again and how much I love this and love the people that I’m around.”

The Lions now wait to host the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They matchup on Monday Night Football.

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Detroit Lions Fan Eminem Has An Urgent Message For LA Rams’ Matthew Stafford Ahead Of Wild Card Round

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Eminem isn’t afraid to hit folks with a cease and desist letter to protect his intellectual property. Sadly for him, legally, there’s nothing he can do to tip the scales in favor of the Detroit Lions. As a native of the Motor City, Eminem is putting all his faith into his beloved team to bring the Vince Lombardi Trophy home.

On January 14, ahead of the Rams and Lions showdown for the NFL’s wild card round, the notorious introvert decided to step into the social media waters to share an urgent message aimed at the Los Angeles Rams quarterback, Matthew Stafford. “Stafford, what’d I say,” he said in the video clip. “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!”

With Stafford being a former Lions player, Eminem seems to hope the video would pull at his heartstrings. Ultimately, wishing Stafford would go easy on the franchise during the January 14 game. Typically, the team and Super Bowl hopefuls are words you’d use in the same sentence. However, after the team managed to win its first division in 30 years, Lions fans like Eminem are praying for a miracle.

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Eminem And His Daughter Hailie Went To Detroit Lions Game

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Over the weekend the Detroit Lions played the Carolina Panthers at Ford Field in Detroit. The home team ended up winning elevating the Lions to an impressive 4-1 record on the season. With the team off to their best start in a long time, fans are re-emerging to cheer on the team. That included Eminem and his daughter Hailie Jade who were in attendance over the weekend. Both took to Instagram to both share photos of themselves at the game and also comment on their experience.

“football, family & seemingly ranch,” Hailie captioned her Instagram post which featured a series of pictures and videos from the game. The “seemingly ranch” comment is a reference to the Taylor Swift mania that is sweeping over the NFL right now. Since she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce she’s attended a few of the team’s games. A tweet about her eating “seemingly ranch” during a game caught fire and became promotional material for the NFL itself. Check out Hailie’s entire Instagram post below.

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Eminem And His Daughter At The Hailie Go To A Lions Game

Eminem also took to Instagram recently to shoutout a recent Lil Wayne lyric. “Bro Wayne just said “got a bunch of zeros like a bag of new funyuns!!” F*CK why didn’t I think of that????” he tweeted last week. The lyric comes from a new song Lil Wayne just released alongside YG and Tyga called “Brand New.” That caused his tweet to become a hub for followers to share their own favorite Wayne lyrical moments.

Recently, Eminem became one of the top 10 best selling artists of all time. He passed classic rock legends Led Zeppelin to become the only rapper on the all time total sales list. It came after he hit an astonishing 207,262,000 total sales throughout his entire career. What do you think of Eminem and Hailie sharing photos from a recent Detroit Lions game? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Five NFL Players Suspended For Betting Offenses

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The NFL has always had a somewhat awkward relationship with sports betting. As more and more states have legalized the practice, the NFL has cautiously opened itself up to the lucrative industry. In 2021, the league announced agreements with four sportsbook operators. However, the NFL has been careful not to officially endorse any one operator through an official partnership. Sports betting revenue hit $7.5 billion in 2022.

However, an area where the NFL has held firm is betting on the part of its players. Like most professional sports leagues in the US, the NFL forbids players from betting in any capacity. The most notable casualty of this is Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who was suspended for the 2022 season for betting on games during the 2021 season. That suspension led to Ridley’s release from the Falcons, as well as criticisms that the NFL was harsher on gambling than issues such as sexual assault.

Four Lions, One Commander Handed Suspensions

On April 21, the NFL officially suspended five players for betting-related offenses. Wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore, both of the Lions, and defensive end Shaka Toney of the Commanders received indefinite suspensions for betting on NFL games. Wide receivers Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill, also both of the Lions, were suspended for six games each for placing bets not related to the NFL. The Lions have since reported that Cephus and Moore have been released from the team. Toney remains on the Commanders at the time of writing.

Williams is the biggest name of the five who were suspended. The twelfth overall pick in the 2022 Draft, Williams spent most of the season rehabbing from an ACL tear sustained in the 2022 College National Championship game. However, he was expected to be a major part of the Lions’ offense this season. Of the other Lions suspended, Cephus was a 2020 fifth-rounder who has played in 22 games over the last three seasons. Moore went undrafted in 2019 but has made 48 tackles in 56 games for the Lions. Berryhill went undrafted in 2022 and made four appearances for the team last year. Shaka Toney was a 2021 seventh-rounder who appeared in 26 games for the Commanders.

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Aaron Rodgers Brutally Roasted By Lions TikTok Account

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Aaron Rodgers is a quarterback who has been heavily criticized over the last few years. Much of this has been due to the fact that he refused to get vaccinated. He lied about his immunization status, and it has led to a whole lot of roasting on social media.

Overall, Rodgers has had a fairly off year with the Green Bay Packers. Just a few weeks ago, this team had no shot of making it to the playoffs. They had suffered multiple bad losses that had Rodgers looking old. However, in recent weeks, they had picked up the pace and needed a win against the Lions on Sunday to make it to the playoffs.

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after losing to the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

In the end, Rodgers and the Packers actually came up fairly short. They lost 20-16, and now, they will not be in the postseason. Instead, the Seattle Seahawks will get their spot. Overall, it is unfortunate for Rodgers, who felt like he had some revenge to get on those who doubted his teammates.

Lions Destroy Aaron Rodgers

Previously, Rodgers had some interesting comments about the Lions and their record. He made it seem like they aren’t a team he needs to worry about. Of course, that did not sit right with the team, who promptly roasted him on social media after Sunday night’s tilt.

In the clip below, you can find a TikTok in which Rodgers and his statements are obliterated by the Lions’ social media team. The sounds that are used are quite humorous, and overall, it has to be nice if you’re a Lions fan.

Unfortunately for the Lions, they will not be going to the playoffs this year either. They finished with a 9-8 record, however, the Seahawks won on Sunday which put them over the edge for the final Wild Card spot.

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SOURCE SPORTS: [WATCH] Eminem Visits Detroit Lions Training Camp

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As this season of HBO’s Hard Knocks This Season comes to a close, Detroit native Eminem took on the task of checking out the Detroit Lions training camp as they gear up for their 2022 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

As Em greeted the players and staff of the Lions, Head Coach Dan Campbell let Mr. Mathers know, “Nobody represents this city like you do.”

Check out the teaser below for the season finale of Hard Knocks This Season.

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