National Sports Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Cooper Flagg, Mavericks defeat Trail Blazers in OT

by David Bailey November 16, 2025November 17, 2025

The Newport native scores 21 points and makes a key play for Dallas during the extra period.

We met with reporters in Dallas to talk about Cooper Flagg. Here’s what we learned.

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

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’s NBA Summer League run is likely over

by TIM REYNOLDS July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Maine native’s first and likely only Summer League is shut down by the Dallas Mavericks after 2 games.

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Watch Mainers react to Cooper Flagg being drafted No. 1

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

We sent reporters to NBA draft watch parties in Newport and Falmouth.

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Bigger than Beyonce? Experience Cooper Flagg’s NBA draft through TikTok

by Lee Horton June 25, 2025June 26, 2025

Watch the moment the Maine native was selected by the Mavericks and learn the answers to some burning questions.

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Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball close in on title

by Drew Bonifant March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

The Newport native led the Blue Devils into the Final Four with wins over Arizona and Alabama.

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Salvador Perez’s homer sparks 4-run 4th inning, and Royals beat Yankees to tie ALDS

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Perez led off fourth inning with a home run against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.