Drew Bonifant
@dbonifant.bsky.social
Sports reporter for the Portland Press Herald (@pressherald.bsky.social). Instagram: drew.bonifant (I'll try to put something cool up there)
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...
‘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.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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...
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this looks like a trick daffy duck would put up to get bugs bunny into "the oval office"
November 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
this looks like a trick daffy duck would put up to get bugs bunny into "the oval office"
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Dave Roberts is going to the Hall of Fame, and I have no idea if he’s a good manager.
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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.
November 3, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Every team that has worn 70s/80s/90s throwbacks this year has looked better. Every single one.
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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."
"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."
October 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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."
"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.
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.
October 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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.
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.
October 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Miami being Miami, right on time.
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Great story by @dbonifant.bsky.social on an inspiring youth athlete.
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/14/a...
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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.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Great story by @dbonifant.bsky.social on an inspiring youth athlete.
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/14/a...
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/14/a...
The Patriots' defense has been so bad, Zak Kuhr will probably get a game ball.
October 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Patriots' defense has been so bad, Zak Kuhr will probably get a game ball.
Addison DeRoche made her decision. Florida State it is for the Cheverus standout: www.pressherald.com/2025/10/03/a...
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.
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October 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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.
October 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
If you're wondering how Cam Schlittler is doing this whole playoff mastery thing...he went to Northeastern. There's your answer.
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Tom Brady has a catering gig after the game
September 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Tom Brady has a catering gig after the game
Cal Ripken too, in 1996.
Rafael Devers is in the Giants lineup. He would become the first player since Justin Morneau in 2008 to play in 163 games. Before that it was Hideki Matsui in 2003.
Jim Rice did it in 1978.
Jim Rice did it in 1978.
September 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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.
September 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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.
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Spillane is giving me Monty Beisel flashbacks.
By contrast, #Patriots LB Robert Spillane missed 5 tackles in Miami and fellow LB Christian Elliss whiffed 3 times, per PFF.
Through 2 weeks, Spillane and Elliss have combined for 14 missed tackles. Inside linebacker play has been a big problem early on.
Through 2 weeks, Spillane and Elliss have combined for 14 missed tackles. Inside linebacker play has been a big problem early on.
September 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Spillane is giving me Monty Beisel flashbacks.
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...
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.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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...
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...
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.
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September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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...
As Cooper Flagg's celebrity grows, the value of going home grows with it. www.pressherald.com/2025/08/09/f...
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.
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August 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
As Cooper Flagg's celebrity grows, the value of going home grows with it. www.pressherald.com/2025/08/09/f...
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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 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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July 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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.
www.pressherald.com/2025/07/28/w...
www.pressherald.com/2025/07/28/w...
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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"
July 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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"
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Two games into their toughest stretch of the season, the Hearts of Pine are finding another gear. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2025/07/16/h...
www.pressherald.com/2025/07/16/h...
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.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Two games into their toughest stretch of the season, the Hearts of Pine are finding another gear. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2025/07/16/h...
www.pressherald.com/2025/07/16/h...
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...
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.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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...
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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...
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.
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June 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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...
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Just want to say, it’s been so impressive to watch how the Flagg family navigated Cooper’s incredible ascent. They managed to enjoy the journey and keep their feet on the ground, making smart decision after smart decision. His support system is reflected in his demeanor and selfless play.
June 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Just want to say, it’s been so impressive to watch how the Flagg family navigated Cooper’s incredible ascent. They managed to enjoy the journey and keep their feet on the ground, making smart decision after smart decision. His support system is reflected in his demeanor and selfless play.