The Atlanta Braves blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 in a Spring Training game among National League East rivals on Thursday in North Port, FL. Highlights included a two-run homer by Marcell Ozuna during Atlanta’s four-run fifth inning. The Braves will be in Port Charlotte today to take on the Tampa Bay Rays; first pitch is…… read more »
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ROME EMPERORS’ SEASON OPENER SET FOR APRIL 4TH
The Rome Emperors are drawing nearer to their regular season. Opening Day is set for Friday, April 4th at AdventHealth Stadium versus the Winston Salem Dash. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer for the Rome Emperors on MiLB.tv, says that fans will enjoy a loaded promotional schedule for this year. Players will enjoy a new surface on…… read more »
DARLINGTON SOCCER ACADEMY TO PARTNER WITH SOUTHERN SOCCER ACADEMY SWARM FC AND COMPETE IN MLS NEXT
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School and the Darlington School Soccer Academy are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Southern Soccer Academy Swarm FC that will provide access to top-tier developmental pathways for our student-athletes. Beginning in the fall of 2025, Darlington School Soccer Academy will become the Southern Soccer Swarm Residential Academy…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES NOTCH WEDNESDAY SHUTOUT OVER NEW YORK YANKEES AT SPRING TRAINING
The Atlanta Braves shutout the New York Yankees by a final score of 4-0 in Spring Training action on Wednesday night in Tampa, FL. Austin Riley had a two-run homer during the top of the sixth inning. Spencer Schwellenbach was Atlanta’s winning pitcher; he surrendered just two hits, walked one, and struck out 10 over…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES RESUME GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE PLAY THIS EVENING VS. NEW YORK YANKEES
The Atlanta Braves had a break in their Spring Training schedule on Tuesday and will return to action this evening versus the New York Yankees in Tampa, FL. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm. Braves fans may listen to coverage of weekend Spring Training games from the Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS SWEEP SEASON SERIES VS. CHARLOTTE HORNETS WITH TUESDAY NIGHT WIN IN CHARLOTTE, NC
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 134-102 on Tuesday night in Charlotte, NC. It allowed Atlanta to snap a two-game losing skid and sweep the four-game season series between the teams. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 31 points. Dyson Daniels added 22 points, while Zaccharie Risacher had 21 points. The Hawks…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S HOOPS SEASON ENDS WITH NIT LOSS TO JACKSONVILLE STATE
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team’s season came to an end at home on Tuesday night with a loss to Jacksonville State by 81-64 in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament in Atlanta. Thus concludes a 2024-25 season that resulted in a record of 17-17 overall and 10-10 in the ACC, along with…… read more »
SPRING TRAINING UPDATE: STRIDER RETURNS, BUT BRAVES FALL TO SPLIT SQUAD RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves lost to a split squad Boston Red Sox by 2-1 on Monday afternoon in Spring Training action at North Port, FL. One highlight for the Braves included a return to the mound of Spencer Strider, who struck out six in his first outing since being sidelined due to injury and subsequent surgery…… read more »
GT VS. JSU IN NIT ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this evening as the Yellow Jackets host Jacksonville State’s Gamecocks in the National Invitation Tournament. Tip off is slated for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network.… read more »
BUSY WEEKEND AT SPRING TRAINING FOR THE ATLANTA BRAVES
It was a busy weekend at Spring Training for the Atlanta Braves. One split squad picked up a 7-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, FL, while another lost on the Braves’ Grapefruit League home field in North Port to the Minnesota Twins by 4-0 this past Saturday. The Braves were defeated…… read more »