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PHOTOS: Yakima's Cooper Kupp named Super Bowl MVP, Local
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A Grip on Sports: As Kupp rises to the top, some can remember the first time the Super Bowl MVP came from the area
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Cooper Kupp's high school coach in Yakima knew he 'had a chance to do something special'
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The making of Cooper Kupp - Los Angeles Rams receiver credits wife's inspiration for superstar turn - ESPN
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Cooper Kupp
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Cooper Kupp, with the mind of a quarterback and the savvy of a coach, is an unstoppable force - The Washington Post
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Yakima Native Cooper Kupp wins Super Bowl MVP, more local stars win the ring
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Yakima is behind you': Cooper Kupp's hometown wishes him luck in the Super Bowl, Regional News
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Cooper Kupp: The Journey of a Champion (Super Bowl MVP)
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Super Cooper' Kupp had nocollege interest after last high school game
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Cooper Kupp Profile: Age, height, weight and contract
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Yakima's Cooper Kupp inspires community with journey to Super Bowl MVP
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Cooper Kupp's MVP performance in the Super Bowl proved Eastern Washington alum is NFL's best
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Seahawks host Rams to open 2023 NFL season
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In 2012, NFL star receiver Cooper Kupp and his high school basketball team went against Zach Lavine in the state championship game. Kupp outplayed Lavine and led his team to the blowout