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The Pride captured the Colonial Athletic Association softball title in walk-off fashion, beating Towson 6-5.

Hofstra softball regains championship form

The Hofstra softball team captured its first Colonial Athletic Association title since 2018 in dramatic fashion and in the process kept a tradition alive for the storied program. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/30/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Mepham product Brianna Morse drove in four runs in the Pride’s win over Monmouth March 24.

Hofstra aiming for CAA softball crown

Hofstra softball entered year two of the Adrienne Clark era determined for a better finish after a heartbreaking end to the 2022 season. Clark, former standout softball player for the Pride from … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Grad student Brad Camarda is a reigning First-Team All-CAA pitcher who went 8-2 with 76 strikeouts last year.

Hofstra baseball seeks CAA repeat

After making history in 2022, Hofstra baseball is aiming for an encore this spring.Despite being picked to finish last in the nine-team Colonial Athletic Association last spring, Hofstra reached … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Junior Kerry Walser scored 22 goals last season and will be asked to produce at a high level given the absence of Nikki Mennella.

Hofstra women's lacrosse loses top scorer

Pride loses top scorer to injury Hofstra’s women’s lacrosse team was hit with some early adversity when top scorer Nikki Mennella suddenly was lost for the year with a knee injury. The … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Locust Valley native John Madsen, right, is off to a hot start for the Pride with 16 goals in six games.

Hofstra looks to conquer CAA lacrosse rivals

Hofstra University’s men’s lacrosse team learned the hard way a year ago to not leave its postseason fate in the hands of someone else. After defeating Towson 15-14 on a late goal in … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Soccer icon David Beckham snaps a selfie with some of Long Island's best up-and-coming young soccer players during a surprise visit to the Mitchell Athletic Complex on Saturday, as part of the Sands Youth Power Initiative.

David Beckham, Carli Lloyd share soccer skills in Nassau County's Mitchell Athletic Complex

They flocked from all over Long Island to learn from one of soccer’s greatest — Carli Lloyd. But the 400 or so young athletes who gathered at the Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale this past Saturday got an added bonus, with a chance to bend it like David Beckham — with David Beckham. more

3/16/23

Hofstra is led by two-time NCAA qualifier Zachary Knighton-Ward.

Hofstra wrestling seeks big EIWA finish

With an eye toward March and the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships, Hofstra wrestling head coach Dennis Papadatos has mapped out a rigorous tourney schedule to try … more

By Andrew Coen | 12/16/22

Pride redshirt senior guard Aaron Estrada, right, is the reigning CAA Player of the Year.

Hofstra seeks CAA championship run

The Hofstra men’s basketball team is poised for another high finish in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and hopes it can carry over regular season success into the postseason.The Pride … more

By Andrew Coen | 12/16/22

Reigning NLL Rookie of the Year Jeff Teat, right, compiled 108 points to lead the Riptide. He had 37 goals and 71 assists.

Riptide renews Nassau Coliseum lease, eyes playoffs

The New York Riptide National Lacrosse League franchise has signed a multi-year lease extension with Nassau Coliseum.The news reaffirms the team’s commitment to Long Island as the building's … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/17/22

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