Fast racing, great loss highlight Cup Classic Curlin wins; George Washington euthanized following race BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent       In the end, not even Mother Nature could dampen the aura and mystique that came with the Breeders' Cup. Nearly 80,000 people from around the world converged on Monmouth Park in Oceanport on Friday and Saturday to experience one of the most anticipated sporting events to ever grace the Garden Stat... More ... O.B. harriers looking for postseason success BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The Old Bridge High School boys crosscountry team begins the defense of its NJSIAA Group IV title this Saturday at the Central Jersey Group IV sectional at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. More ... Knights soccer to play for GMC title on Saturday BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The Old Bridge High School girls soccer team will continue its quest for the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament championship on Saturday. The Knights will play East Brunswick in the final at 3 p.m. in Sayreville. Coach Rob Lozzi's team enters the contest as the underdog, but he noted that th... More ... Following big win, RU has lackluster performance Scarlet Knights don't show much in 31-3 loss to West Virginia BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent       The West Virginia Mountaineers were just about perfect. With the sixth-ranked team in the nation coming to Piscataway on Saturday for a rain-soaked affair, the Rutgers University football team was hoping to beat its second ranked opponent in a row for the first time in school history. More ... Rough weather sidelines many over the weekend RON NUZZOLO Fish On       With small craft advisories for most of the week, many anglers stayed inside the hook for shelter. Capt. Bob from Sandy Hook Fishing Adventures managed to salvage the days by staying under the Highlands Bridge, greeted by a blitz of hungry blues. Choppers up to 10 pounds were hitting anything you ... More ... Sports Shorts       The Monroe U13 Lady Falcons won their third straight game and improved to 4- 1 in MidMonmouth league play with a 35-31 victory over Millstone. Monroe led all the way and opened a 20-10 lead at halftime. Millstone made a run and narrowed the gap to 28-27 in the third quarter. Monroe's defense clam... More ...