deskgameThe tobacco interests were so successful in spreading that fear and misinformation that the restaurant and bar industry sued New Jersey when the Smoke-Free Air Act passed. That lawsuit failed, and because of it, many thousands of New Jersey workers and customers in our restaurants and bars have been saved from poisonous secondhand smoke. And guess what? Those businesses are thriving. The restaurant and bar industry employs 9% of the total N.J. workforce and contributes double the taxes of the casino industry.
deskgameAlabama has allowed fewer than 14 points in four of its previous five. The Tide is 50th in rushing yards allowed, but the passing defense has surrendered only a dozen touchdown receptions and 16 interceptions.
deskgameKansas City fell out of the top spot, as its odds dropped from +400 to +450. The Lions leaped into the No. 1 slot for Super Bowl 59 odds and are now at +325 after moving up from +425.
deskgameDALLAS — Before shocking the baseball world by agreeing to a $765 million deal with the Mets, Juan Soto heard from close friends urging him to stick with the Yankees.
deskgameThis week’s schedule marks the two-thirds point of the NFL regular season, and the NFL odds for Week 12 are shaping up to be tight.
