The Atlanta Hawks began a five-game homestand on Wednesday night with a 139-132 win in overtime over the Philadelphia 76ers at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored a team-high 28 points for the Hawks, who snapped a two-game losing skid. Tyrese Maxey led all players in scoring with 35 points for the 76ers, who lost…… read more »
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WLAQ – MODEL HIGH BASKETBALL VS. SONORAVILLE UPDATE
In case you missed it on Wednesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a pair of games at home versus Sonoraville. The Lady Blue Devils lost to the Lady Phoenix by 42-34 in the opener, and the Blue Devils won the nightcap by 66-59 over the Phoenix. MHS…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM DROPS ACC MATCH AT FLORIDA STATE
Georgia Tech lost to Florida State 82-71 in men’s college basketball among ACC rivals in Tallahassee, Florida on Wednesday night. The Yellow Jackets are now 8-5 overall and 1-1 in conference play for the 2023-24 regular season. They will be back on their home court in Atlanta to host Boston College this Saturday at 4…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS GRAB WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN AT HOME OVER OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 141-138 victory at home over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. That was the second straight win for Atlanta and snapped OKC’s latest winning streak at five in a row. The Hawks are now 14-19 on the 2023-24 regular season. They will hit the…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS VS. SONORAVILLE ON WLAQ THIS EVENING
WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will be courtside tonight as the Model High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams play host to Sonoraville. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls, 7:30 pm for the boys. Matt Davis and Ian Griffin will have the play by play story and will go on…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR MODEL HOOPS IN THIS NEW YEAR ON WLAQ
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM in this New Year. Tune in for broadcast coverage of the following Model girls and boys games: 1/3/24 (Wednesday) – VS. Sonoraville 1/9/24 (Tuesday) – VS. Gordon Central 1/13/24 (Saturday) – VS. Unity 1/19/24 (Friday) – VS. Haralson County 1/26/24 (Friday) –…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2024
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Get ready to have a fun and sporty 2024 by registering your children for youth sports at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. Spring sports registrations open on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 with early-bird registration discounts available. Baseball, t-ball and softball will begin their spring seasons in early March and…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS PICK UP WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN IN HOUSTON OVER ROCKETS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Houston Rockets 134-127 in NBA action out in Houston, TX on Wednesday night. It marked the second straight victory for Atlanta. Trae Young scored a team-high 30 points and had 14 assists for the Hawks, who improved to 12-15 on the 2023-24 regular season. Jabari Smith Jr. led all players…… read more »
ROME GIRLS, DARLINGTON BOYS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN 2023 SEVEN HILLS ROTARY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
Local high school girls and boys basketball teams’ quest for the Gold Ball in the 2023 Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament drew to a conclusion on Tuesday night with the championship round out at the Cage Center on the campus of Berry College. Rome beat Calhoun 38-34 in the girls championship game. That marked the…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME BANQUET SET FOR MARCH 2, 2024
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Mark your calendars now for the 2024 Hall of Fame Banquet set for Saturday, March 2 at the Krannert Center at Berry College. The banquet honors the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees as well as the 14 students from local high schools receiving the Rome Orthopaedic Center Scholarships.…… read more »