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January 9, 2022
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 21: A.J. Green #18 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled by Jordyn Brooks #56 of the Seattle Seahawks after a catch during the third quarter at Lumen Field on November 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Players Across the NFL Eye Incentive-based Bonuses in Week 18

Incentives have become a key part of the modern-day professional contract, and in the NFL’s Week 18 several players will have their eye on the bag. In Arizona, AJ Green is just 75 yards from a $250,000 incentive for a 900-yard season, and if he has 10 catches in today’s matchup against the Seahawks he could notch another $250k. The Falcons’ Dante Fowler Jr. is a half-sack from a $1 million incentive – and if he finishes the day’s matchup against the Saints with a total of 1.5 sacks, he’ll secure an additional million.  

Megan Thee Stallion Finally Gets Her Trademark

The Houston native wrapped up 2021 with a series of wins, and she’s riding that wave into 2022. Josh Gerban reports that Megan Thee Stallion has finally secured the trademark for “Hot Girl Summer” after a two-year process. Paperwork reveals that Hot Girl Trademark Holdings, LLC filed a number of trademark applications in 2019, but Hot Girl Summer received approval on Jan. 4. 

Coach Prime Secures Another Top Recruit

With the arrival of Coach Prime, Jackson State has become a hot destination for the country’s top recruits. Four-star recruit and ESPN Top 300 receiver Kevin Coleman announced on Saturday that he’s heading to the Tigers, choosing Jackson State over Miami and Florida State. Deion Sanders led Jackson State to the 2021 SWAC title in his first year with the team, the school’s first since 2007.

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Robert DeNiro NFT Helps Track the Crypto Market

Robert DeNiro has one of the most legendary faces in Hollywood, and now he’s taking his mug to Web3. Owners of this dynamic Robert Deniro NFT can keep track of the Etherem market by simply looking at his face. Deniro’s expressions — created by $LIT and available on OpeanSea — are programmed to react to the movement of ETH depending on how it’s trending.

Klay Thompson, Warriors Confirm Sunday Return 

After missing the 2019-2020 season with a torn ACL and then rupturing his Achilles on his quest to return, Klay Thompson will return to the hardwood in Sunday’s home matchup between the Warriors and the red-hot Cavs. As the news became official, his teammates, including Draymond Green and Steph Curry took to social media to celebrate. The three-time NBA champion will suit up for the first time in 31 months, and the timing of his return could not be better as the Warriors are in the midst of a rare two-game skid. 

Rangers Legend Henrik Lundqvist Tapped as Caesars Sportsbook Ambassador

The mobile sports betting era is officially live in the state of New York. And to commemorate the event, Caesars Sportsbook announced that they are partnering with New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist as its newest ambassador. Lundqvist was drafted by the Rangers in 2001 and remained with the team until 2020. His number 30 is set to be lifted to the rafters at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28.

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Bernadette Doykos

Bernadette Doykos is the Senior Director of Editorial Strategy at Boardroom. Before joining the team, her work appeared in ELLE. She previously served as the head of evaluation for a nonprofit where she became obsessed with systems and strategy and served as the curator of vibes and extinguisher of fires for the design thinking firm Stoked. She is constantly plotting a perfect tunnel ‘fit and a playlist for all occasions.