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 »
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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 »
MODEL LADY BLUE DEVILS ARE HEADED TO THE FINAL FOUR!
Model High School’s girls’ basketball team is headed to the Final Four in the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs! The Lady Blue Devils picked up a 34-31 victory at home over Lamar County in the quarterfinals on Tuesday evening to punch their ticket to the next round of the state tournament. They will take…… read more »
SPRING TRAINING UPDATE: ATLANTA BRAVES WIN TUESDAY SPLIT SQUAD MATCHES
The Atlanta Braves won a couple of split squad Spring Training games on Tuesday. One group defeated the Boston Red Sox by a final score of 6-1 on the Braves’ Grapefruit League home field in North Port, FL, while the other beat the Pittsburgh Pirates by 2-1 in Bradenton. The Braves will host a split…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VICTORIOUS ON THE ROAD VERSUS PITTSBURGH
Georgia Tech defeated Pittsburgh 73-67 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night at Pitt. The Yellow Jackets are now 14-14 overall and 8-9 in conference play for the 2024-2025 regular season. They will return to action on their home court this Saturday at 3 pm as hosts to NC State.…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR COVERAGE OF MODEL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM IN THE ELITE EIGHT ROUND OF THE GHSA’S CLASS A DIVISION 1 PLAYOFFS!
WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have broadcast coverage of the Model High School girls basketball team in the Elite Eight round of the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs tonight. Tip off is slated for 6 pm versus Lamar County at MHS. Fans may listen to tonight’s game via radio, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING UPDATE
The Atlanta Braves’ Spring Training game that was scheduled for Monday versus the Baltimore Orioles was canceled due to rain down in Sarasota, FL; there will no make-up date. The Braves will play a pair of split squad games today. One group will host the Boston Red Sox at North Port, while the other will…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WIN AT HOME OVER MIAMI HEAT
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing skid with a 98-86 victory at home over the Miami Heat on Monday night at State Farm Arena. The teams will meet again on Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in Miami.… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE TO HOST MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT WITH A FREE CHARGERS BASKETBALL GAME ON MARCH 1ST
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is proud to honor veterans and active military personnel with free admission to the GHC Chargers basketball game against South Georgia State College March 1 at the Floyd Campus gym at 3PM. In addition to free admission for all veterans and active military members, GHC…… read more »