The Atlanta Hawks snapped an eight-game losing skid with a 132-130 win in Detroit, MI over the Pistons in NBA action on Monday night. Trae Young scored a game-high 34 points for Atlanta, which improved to 23-27 on the 2024-2025 regular season. The Hawks will return to their home court on Wednesday evening as hosts…… read more »
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TUNE INTO GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Tuesday night as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for an ACC match against Clemson. Tip off is slated for 9 pm in Clemson, SC; airtime is 8:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets upset No.…… read more »
MITCH JORDAN TO SERVE AS NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR DARLINGTON SCHOOL
Media release from Darlington School: Mitch Jordan (’90) has been appointed athletic director at Darlington School, effective July 1, announced Head of School Brent Bell on Thursday. Jordan has more than two decades of experience in independent school education and athletics, serving most recently as athletic director at Mount Paran Christian School. “Mitch’s experience, track record…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: REGISTER NOW FOR LEPRECHAUN-A-THON!
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation urges runners and walkers to register now for the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic. The event is slated for Saturday, March 15th. The cost to register is $30 for the 5K run and $25 for the walk, says Lindsey Jones, Recreation Services Manager.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ LOSING SKID EXTENDS TO SEVEN STRAIGHT WITH LOSS IN CLEVELAND TO CAVALIERS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 137-115 on Thursday night in NBA action at Cleveland, OH. That marked the seventh straight loss for Atlanta and the third straight win for NBA-leading Cleveland. The Hawks are now 22-26 on the 2024-2025 regular season. They will be in Indiana to take on the Pacers…… read more »
READY FOR BASEBALL SEASON? IT WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!
As we prepare to flip the calendar to February in a couple of days, we are getting ever closer to baseball season. The Rome Emperors are scheduled to begin their 2025 season on the evening of Friday, April 4th at AdventHealth Stadium versus the Winston Salem Dash. Blake Nicholson, Video Production and Press Box Coordinator,…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Friday evening as Model hosts Pepperell. Tip off is set for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or the TuneIn app. A live stream will be available…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MEN’S BASKETBALL MATCH AT NOTRE DAME
Georgia Tech lost to Notre Dame by 71-68 in men’s college basketball among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in South Bend, IN. The Yellow Jackets are now 9-12 overall and 3-7 in conference play for the 2024-25 season. They will return to action on their home court this Saturday against No. 21 Louisville. Tip off…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ LOSING STREAK NOW AT SIX AFTER LOSS AT HOME TO HOUSTON ROCKETS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated at home by the Houston Rockets 100-96 in NBA action on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. It was Atlanta’s sixth loss in a row and Houston’s fourth straight victory. Trae Young scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks, who are now 22-25 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Jalen…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ LOSING STREAK EXTENDS TO FIVE STRAIGHT WITH LOSS AT MINNESOTA TO TIMBERWOLVES
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-92 in NBA action on Monday night in Minneapolis, MN. It marked Atlanta’s fifth straight loss. DeAndre Hunter led all players in scoring with a career-high 35 points for the Hawks, who are now 22-24 on the 2024-2025 regular season. The Hawks will be back on…… read more »