The Los Angeles Dodgers are the ’24 World Series champions! LA clinched the title with a 7-6 victory in New York over the Yankees in Game Five of the Fall Classic on Wednesday night. Freddie Freeman was named series MVP.… read more »
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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER 12TH AND FINAL WEEK OF THE 2024 REGULAR SEASON
The 12th – and final – week of the 2024 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers wrap up the regular season on the road versus the Bremen Blue Devils in a Region 6-A…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP MONDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS, TEAMS TO MEET AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN DC
The Atlanta Hawks lost at home to the Washington Wizards by a final score of 121-119 in NBA action on Monday night at the State Farm Arena. It was the second straight loss for Atlanta and the first win of the 2024-2025 regular season for Washington. Jalen Johnson notched a game-high 29 points and had…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS TAKE NFC SOUTH SHOWDOWN VERSUS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26 on Sunday in an NFC South showdown at Raymond James Stadium down in Tampa, FL. The Falcons now lead that division with a record of 5-3 for the ’24 regular season. They will be back home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta next Sunday to host the…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS HANDED FIRST LOSS OF THE 2024-2025 REGULAR SEASON BY UNDEFEATED OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder by 128-104 in NBA action at Oklahoma City, OK on Sunday evening. It was Atlanta’s first loss of the 2024-2025 regular season. Trae Young notched a team-high 24 points for the Hawks, who are now 2-1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all players in scoring with a total…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 11!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the 11th week of play in the 2024 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM have coverage of Darlington football again this year. The Tigers will hit the road to face the Temple Tigers in a Region…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN 2024-2025 REGULAR SEASON WITH WIN AT HOME OVER BROOKLYN NETS
The Atlanta Hawks opened their 2024-2025 regular season with a 120-116 victory at home over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young led the charge for Atlanta with 30 points and 12 assists. Onyeka Okongwu had 28 points off the bench. Cam Thomas led all players in scoring with 36…… read more »
TUNE INTO GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL AT VIRGINIA TECH ON WLAQ THIS SATURDAY!
Georgia Tech football will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this Saturday as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for ACC action versus the Virginia Tech Hokies. Kick off is set for 12 pm in Blacksburg, VA; airtime is 10 am from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets head into…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK 11 OF THE 2024 REGULAR SEASON
The 11th week of the 2024 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as their Tigers hit the road to face the Temple Tigers in a Region 6-A D1 game. In other week 11 match-ups: GAPPS AA…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TO OPEN 2024-2025 REGULAR SEASON TONIGHT
The Atlanta Hawks will open their 2024-2025 regular season at home tonight with a match against the Brooklyn Nets. Tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at State Farm Arena. The Hawks went 1-3 during this year’s NBA pre-season.… read more »