Drew Bonifant

Cooper Flagg fights through fatigue, injuries in strong rookie year There were some off games early in the season and a minor injury recently, but the Newport native is putting up rookie numbers that haven't been seen in decades.

A slow start is a thing of the past, and the grind of the NBA season has done little to hinder Cooper Flagg's hype-exceeding rookie season: www.pressherald.com/2026/01/29/c...

With historic night, Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg flashes potential of an ‘NBA superstar’ The Mavericks needed a big night from Flagg against the Clippers. He delivered with a career-high 35 points.

New story: Cooper Flagg made NBA history by scoring a career-high 35 points last night. When the #Mavs needed his best, Flagg showed flashes of his superstar potential.

"We’re all going to be witnesses to what he’s going to do for a long time." www.dallasnews.com/sports/maver...

It’s whiskey, catfish and Texas vibes watching Cooper Flagg play in Dallas The Maine native has become a source of excitement and hope for the thousands of Mavericks fans who turn out each night to watch him compete.

ICYMI: Here's what it's like to watch Cooper Flagg play in his new home. www.pressherald.com/2025/11/25/w...

an ad for the new series “welcome to derry” with the tagline “go back to where IT all began“, except somehow, they highlighted the word “to“ instead of “it“

"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"

"no problem boss. i'm on it"

‘I haven’t lost this much before’: Cooper Flagg opens up about Mavs’ struggles Dallas' franchise player from Newport had done nothing but win throughout his journey to the NBA. Now he's having to adjust on the sport's biggest stage.

Cooper Flagg's won everywhere he's been. The wins haven't been coming in Dallas, and though he's played well, losing has been an adjustment for the first overall pick. www.pressherald.com/2025/11/24/i...

three sheets of paper are taped to the outside of a building. they have the words "The Oval Office" in gold script

this looks like a trick daffy duck would put up to get bugs bunny into "the oval office"

Dave Roberts is going to the Hall of Fame, and I have no idea if he’s a good manager.

Every team that has worn 70s/80s/90s throwbacks this year has looked better. Every single one.

I think so too. I doubt he resists the urge to turn that high of a spot into multiple picks.

Cooper Flagg on the mood after two disappointing losses:

"I don't think it was great, if I can speak for myself. I know I'm kicking myself & I'm obviously not happy. I'm a little upset. I'm just a competitor. I love to win and I want to win as many games as possible. It's not a great start."

Tonight was the first time I've seen Cooper Flagg look like he was behind the pace. Defenders closed in on him, broke up his passes, poked the ball away from him.

But he recovered, adjusted, and flashed the game we've been seeing. Finished with 10 and 10. Got bold and attacked. He'll be fine.

Miami being Miami, right on time.

Young Kennebunk athlete back in action after cancer battle The 8-year-old Jackson Kalbhenn is missing half his left fibula due to Ewing sarcoma, but he hasn't been slowed on soccer fields or basketball courts.

Great story by @dbonifant.bsky.social on an inspiring youth athlete.

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The Patriots' defense has been so bad, Zak Kuhr will probably get a game ball.

Addison DeRoche commits to play softball at Florida State The Cheverus standout and two-time Gatorade Player of the Year announced she will play for the Seminoles, who have made three national finals in seven seasons.

Addison DeRoche made her decision. Florida State it is for the Cheverus standout: www.pressherald.com/2025/10/03/a...

If you're wondering how Cam Schlittler is doing this whole playoff mastery thing...he went to Northeastern. There's your answer.

You need 1 of 3 things:

A) An American who's the best player in the world. A Messi or Ronaldo from the US.
B) An American league that's the highest competition.
C) The US to be an annual favorite at the World Cup.

Short of that, it won't happen. We won't embrace a sport played well by others.

Three NFL announcers. All looking straight ahead. Kevin Burkhardt has a big headset on, they all do. They also all have white shirts. Burkhardt has a purple tie and a nice tie bar on. Dean Blandino (he's the ref guy) has a checkered blue tie. Tom Brady is wearing a white tie that matches his shirt.

Tom Brady has a catering gig after the game

Cal Ripken too, in 1996.

Mark Schlereth is a good broadcaster. No schtick, no fawning over players (yet). Just gives you insight and walks you through the strategy of a moment.

Spillane is giving me Monty Beisel flashbacks.

Sanford football surges for emotional win over Biddeford The Spartans lost a lead, then jumped back ahead to top the Tigers in the first game after Jony Hunter's suicide.

The Sanford football team went through an emotional spring and summer after enduring the loss of a teammate. Thursday's win in the season opener was one the Spartans needed. www.pressherald.com/2025/09/04/s...

Defending corners in field hockey a potentially game-saving art Poise, intelligence, vision and toughness are all factors in successful corner defenses, which can be the difference between a win or loss.

Knowing how to weather the storm on corners can decide a field hockey game, or even a championship. A look at the art of escaping the sport's toughest spot, part of our field hockey preview: www.pressherald.com/2025/09/01/d...

For Cooper Flagg, homecoming remains special as celebrity grows 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.

As Cooper Flagg's celebrity grows, the value of going home grows with it. www.pressherald.com/2025/08/09/f...

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.

This was a fun project. @dbonifant.bsky.social and I took part in a roundtable discussion with @mikecurtis2.bsky.social and Brad Townsend of the @dallasnews.com to talk all things Cooper Flagg and how he fits in with the @dallasmavs.bsky.social.

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We were likely just months away from a headline that read "Presidential Medal of Honor Winner and Acting Secretary of the Treasury Hulk Hogan Dead at 72"

Hearts of Pine find another gear when needed Playing the second of three games this week, the club showed it's ready to contend for a playoff spot in its first season.

Two games into their toughest stretch of the season, the Hearts of Pine are finding another gear. My column:

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Jacob Humphrey signs contract with Colorado Rockies The Standish native and Bonny Eagle High grad thrived as an outfielder at Vanderbilt after starting his college career at UMass Lowell.

Jacob Humphrey didn't hear his name called during the MLB draft, but he knew a team was interested. The call he was looking for came the next day. www.pressherald.com/2025/07/15/j...

I moved to Maine to escape Duke. Then Cooper Flagg appeared. Between Cooper Flagg and Jordon Hudson, it’s a tricky time to be a UNC alumna in Maine.

Cool read from Hannah Kaufman on being a Tar Heel in Maine, being miles away from Duke, and finding herself in the home state of their hero: www.centralmaine.com/2025/06/25/i...