The Newport native and twin brother of Cooper Flagg is ready to make his mark with the University of Maine.
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Cooper Flagg discussion with Maine and Dallas journalists covers a lot of ground
This joint project between the Portland Press Herald and the Dallas Morning News offers fans insight into how Flagg became the top pick in the NBA draft, and what’s next for the Newport native.
We met with reporters in Dallas to talk about Cooper Flagg. Here’s what we learned.
Watch as Press Herald sports writers Drew Bonifant and Travis Lazarczyk sit down with journalists from the Dallas Morning News to discuss the No. 1 draft pick from Maine’s start with the Mavericks.
Cooper Flagg wins ESPY award for top male college athlete
The Newport native and Dallas Mavericks rookie became the first basketball player to win the award in nine years.
2025 Central Maine All-Region girls tennis team
Bangor/Nokomis, Maranacook and Waterville feature two players each.
2025 Central Maine All-Region girls outdoor track and field team
This year’s area best includes six individual state title winners.
Cooper Flagg scores 31 points in second Summer League game
Cooper Flagg makes 10 of 21 shots as Dallas loses to San Antonio.
Is Cooper Flagg the first white American picked No. 1 in the NBA draft since 1977? | Fact brief
The Newport native was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25.
Cooper Flagg craves good Texas barbecue with a thirst to win
Maine native arrived in Dallas on Friday, two days after being picked No. 1 in NBA draft.
Tournaments, Monmouth Fair, and Newport Flagg draft parties are highlighted this week
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the week of June 20-27, 2025.