The Atlanta Braves tied with the Miami Marlins 1-1 in Spring Training action on Thursday evening in North Port, FL. The Braves will take on a split squad from the Minnesota Twins this afternoon at 1:05 pm in Fort Myers. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Grapefruit League play from the…… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS TOP INDIANA PACERS IN THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 124-118 victory on their home court over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young led the charge with 22 points and 16 assists for the Hawks, who improved to 29-34 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Pascal Siakam notched a game-high 35 points for the…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH TUESDAY NIGHT LOSS TO MILWAUKEE BUCKS
The Atlanta Hawks opened up a six-game homestand on Tuesday night with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks by 127-121 at State Farm Arena. Trae Young led all players in scoring with 28 points and had 13 assists for the Hawks, who are now 28-34 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a triple-double…… read more »
SPRING TRAINING UPDATE: TUESDAY OUTING RESULTS IN ALL DONUTS FOR ATLANTA BRAVES AND MINNESOTA TWINS
It was all donuts for the Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday as both of the teams went scoreless in a Spring Training match in North Port, FL. The Braves have a scheduled off-day for Wednesday and will be back in action on Thursday evening at 6:05 pm as hosts to the Miami…… read more »
COLLEGE HOOPS: GEORGIA TECH BEATS MIAMI IN ATLANTA
In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech picked up an 89-74 win at home over Miami on Tuesday night in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals. It allowed the Yellow Jackets to improve to 16-14 overall, 10-9 in conference play and nab a first-round bye in next…… read more »
SPRING TRAINING UPDATE: ATLANTA BRAVES DROP MONDAY MATCH TO TAMPA BAY RAYS IN PORT CHARLOTTE, BACK HOME IN NORTH PORT ON TUESDAY VERSUS MINNESOTA TWINS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Tampa Bay Rays by 5-4 on Monday afternoon in a Spring Training game at Port Charlotte, FL. They will be back on their Grapefruit League home field in North Port today as hosts to the Minnesota Twins; first pitch is slated for 1:05 pm. Braves fans may listen to…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS PICK UP MONDAY NIGHT WIN IN MEMPHIS OVER GRIZZLIES
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing skid with a 132-130 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night in Memphis, TN. Caris LeVert had a two-point shot as time expired to lift the Hawks to victory. He contributed a total of 25 points. Zaccharie Risacher notched a team-high 27 points. Desmond Bane led all…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF CAMPS THIS SUMMER
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: As warmer temperatures and the calendar move into March, summer is just around the corner. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, along with its partners, is excited to offer a variety of summer camps where kids can engage in a range of fun activities and sports. Registration is now open…… read more »
TUNE INTO GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Men’s college basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this evening as Georgia Tech hosts Miami in a match among ACC rivals. Tip off is scheduled for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Yellow Jackets improved to 15-14 overall and 9-9 in…… read more »
MODEL LADY BLUE DEVILS’ RUN IN STATE PLAYOFFS ENDS WITH OVERTIME LOSS IN FINAL FOUR TO BANKS COUNTY
The Model High School girls basketball team’s hopes of advancing to the championship round of the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs were dashed on Saturday evening with an overtime loss in the semifinals to Banks County by a final score of 51-44 in Milledgeville, GA. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM would like to extend our…… read more »