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 »
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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 »
ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING UPDATE FROM OVER THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves netted one tie and one win on their home field in Spring Training action over the weekend in North Port, FL. They finished with a 1-1 tie versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon, then crushed the New York Yankees by 11-1 on Sunday. The Braves will travel to Port Charlotte,…… read more »
WLAQ TO PROVIDE BROADCAST COVERAGE AS MODEL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM COMPETES IN FINAL FOUR OF GHSA’S CLASS A DIVISION 1 PLAYOFFS THIS SATURDAY
Listen to WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Saturday for broadcast coverage of the Model High School girls basketball team in the semifinal round of the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs. Tip off is slated for 5 pm versus Banks County at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. WLAQ Sports’ Matt Davis states that…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR SPRING TRAINING ACTION FROM THE ATLANTA BRAVES RADIO NETWORK ON WLAQ THIS WEEKEND!
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals by 4-3 in Spring Training action on Thursday night in West Palm Beach, FL. Up next – a match against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, FL today at 1:05 pm. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Grapefruit League play from the Braves Radio Network…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP WEDNESDAY WIN AT SPRING TRAINING OVER SPLIT SQUAD PITTSBURGH PIRATES
The Atlanta Braves defeated a split squad from the Pittsburgh Pirates by 9-4 in Spring Training action on Wednesday afternoon down in North Port, FL. Highlights included a two-run homer by Matt Olson during the bottom of the first inning. The Braves will be in West Palm Beach this evening to face the Washington Nationals;…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT MATCH IN MIAMI TO THE HEAT
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Miami Heat by 131-109 on Wednesday night in Miami, FL. Dyson Daniels scored a team-high 18 points for the Hawks, who are now 27-32 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Tyler Herro led all players in scoring with 24 points and had 10 assists for the Heat, which is now…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION PROVIDES UPDATE ON GRPA TOURNAMENT
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) State Basketball Tournament is underway, with teams from Rome participating across various age groups and locations with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation playing host to the 10U Boys and 12U Boys groups. In the 8U Boys division, hosted by Whitfield County, Rome…… read more »