Matt Lindsay
@MattLinds19
Sports Assistant @NewsdayHSSports • @StonyBrookU Alum • Formerly @StatesmanSport
Unbelievable. Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez pins Cooper Merli in overtime to win the D1 state title at 116 pounds. And of course, his patented cartwheel.
Antonio Veneziano let his personality shine in the bottom of the fourth inning at tonight’s Mets game. SNY’s Gary Cohen called the Kidcaster’s performance “fantastic.” newsday.com/sports/basebal…
Bethpage’s Antonio Veneziano takes the SNY booth with Gary, Keith and Ron for the bottom of the fourth of tonight’s game as SNY’s Kidcaster. Talking about Kyle Hendricks’ changeup: “If he hangs it, the will Mets bang it.”
Bethpage’s Antonio Veneziano takes the SNY booth with Gary, Keith and Ron for the bottom of the fourth of tonight’s game as SNY’s Kidcaster. Talking about Kyle Hendricks’ changeup: “If he hangs it, the will Mets bang it.”

Had the pleasure of chatting with legendary Hofstra softball coach Bill Edwards at Friday night’s Rise game. Unsurprisingly, he’s a fan of what the Rise are building on Long Island and hopes for more expansion and unity in pro softball ⬇️ newsday.com/sports/womens-…
A little more than a year later, the line for autographs at a New York Rise game is only longer. Some OKC Spark players stuck around to sign autographs, too. 📈📈
The scene at Hofstra following the New York Rise home opener, an 8-3 win over the Florida Vibe. Players hanging out on the field to sign autographs for this extremely long line of fans. Softball on Long Island 📈
Sayville's Adria Vargas is Newsday's Marcus A. Henry Award winner this year! A standout volleyball player whose research projects have helped reduce pollution in the Great South Bay. Star student and humble, soft-spoken kid. Congrats to all the finalists! newsday.com/sports/high-sc…
More from @mattlinds19 here on Cole Eiserman saying he's likely going back to college this season: newsday.com/sports/hockey/…
#Isles 2024 first round pick Cole Eiserman said he’s “probably” going back BU this season. Said it can’t hurt to get another year of experience/getting bigger and stronger.
Islanders 2024 first round pick Cole Eiserman said he’s likely going back to Boston University for his sophomore season. There was speculation that powerful left wing might sign an entry level deal with the Isles. My @NewsdaySports story: newsday.com/sports/hockey/…
#Isles Group 2 G - Lennox, Hood D - Warren, Schulz, Pulkkinen, Chabrier, Aitcheson, Odelius F - Ritchie, Eklund, Mitton, Berg, Kuefler, Finley, Jefferies, Dorrington, Romano, Prokhorov
#Isles 2024 first round pick Cole Eiserman said he’s “probably” going back BU this season. Said it can’t hurt to get another year of experience/getting bigger and stronger.
#Isles fans up against the glass to watch No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer.

Cole Eiserman with a crisp shot to the delight of some fans.
Group 1 G - Leroux, Dyck D - Schaefer, George, Brown, Veilleux, Good Bogg, Machu F - Thiesing, Poletin, Kvasnicka, Veremyev, Larson, Maggio, Nelson, Eiserman, Bednarik, Nurmi
At #Isles development camp Day 2 for @AGrossNewsday. Strong showing from the fans, some of whom waited in line for 40+ minutes.
⭐️Newsday's Sunday High School Sports Cover⭐️ 🏈LI wins All-Star football revival Story: newsday.com/sports/high-sc… PLUS: Salute to the Champs 🏆How LI's spring state winners brought home titles @APSE_sportmedia
⭐️Newsday's Sunday High School Sports Cover⭐️ 🏆STATE CHAMPS🏆 Half Hollow Hills (23-0) captures first boys lacrosse state title Story: newsday.com/sports/high-sc… PLUS: 5 other LI teams bring home crowns AND: Father's Day Letters @APSE_sportmedia
Returning everyone from last year’s state runner-up team, this year was win or bust for Miller Place. A dominant pitcher, a very good defense and a deep lineup, the Panthers it all. 25 wins. Class A state title. 2025 Miller Place softball. Royalty. newsday.com/sports/high-sc…
Softball. Miller Place. State champions. Story by @MattLinds19 newsday.com/sports/high-sc…
Your 2025 NYSPHSAA Class A softball champion Miller Place Panthers.
FINAL: Miller Place 3, Williamsville So. 0 The Panthers win their first state title and are the first public school state champions from Long Island since East Meadow in 2017. First champs from Suffolk since Sayville in 2012.