Cushman, Middlesex sharp in Snapple Bowl Win knots series at 7-7 BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer       UNION - Don't tell the players that the Snapple Bowl is just another all-star game. When the top graduating seniors from Middlesex and Union County get together to battle for bragging rights each year, there is most certainly a sense of purpose on the field. More ... Sayreville 12U team makes run at section BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       Thanks to solid hitting throughout the lineup and strong pitching, the Sayreville Little League 12U all-star won the District 10 championship and went on to compete in the Little League Section 3 Tournament. After breaking open a scoreless District 10 opener against Sayrewoods South f... More ... Haran signs with Cardinals       The Golden Baseball League (GBL) announced this week that the St. Louis Cardinals have purchased the contract of catcher Gerard Haran (Matawan/Old Bridge High School) from the St. George Roadrunners. Haran will report to the Cardinals' rookie league farm team in the Gulf Coast League in... More ... Even the best anglers could use a little help Ron Nuzzolo Fish On       When it comes to good fishing, communication is the key.Years ago, and still to this day, captains communicate on certain channels and are careful what they say over the radio waves. This is so they don't have their secret spots fished out. Well, times have changed and the Internet has play... More ... Sports Shorts       The U11 Girls Old Bridge Thunder soccer team is looking for additional players from either Old Bridge or out of town to play next season, as the team prepares itself for full-sided 11-vs.-11 soccer. The Thunder will play either in MOSA Premier, MAPS or JAGS for the fall 2007 season. More ...