He’s a world-famous star and a face of his sport, but for the Newport native, a trip home provides a valuable escape to normalcy.
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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.
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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.
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Cooper Flagg’s NBA Summer League run is likely over
Maine native’s first and likely only Summer League is shut down by the Dallas Mavericks after 2 games.
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Cooper Flagg scores 31 points in second Summer League game
Cooper Flagg makes 10 of 21 shots as Dallas loses to San Antonio.
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Cooper Flagg signs rookie contract with Dallas Mavericks
Flagg, the Newport native, was the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft last week.
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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.
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It feels good to fly the Flagg | Editorial
In making history for Maine, an 18-year-old from Newport becomes an inspiration to all.
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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.
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Want a Cooper Flagg Mavericks jersey? Here’s how to get your hands on one
Many of the Newport native’s No. 32 jerseys available online won’t ship for weeks, and some Portland-area sporting goods stores aren’t sure if or when they’ll have them for sale.