The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New Orleans Saints by 20-17 in an NFC South match at New Orleans, LA on Sunday afternoon. It ended the Falcons’ latest winning streak at two straight matches, as well as a seven-game losing streak for the Saints. The Falcons are still atop the division, now with a record…… read more »
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GEORGIA TECH WEEKEND ROUND-UP: MEN’S BASKETBALL FALL IN SUNDAY OUTING TO NORTH FLORIDA, FOOTBALL UPSETS MIAMI ON SATURDAY
Georgia Tech lost to North Florida by a final score of 105-93 in men’s college basketball on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta. Baye Ndongo notched a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets, who are now 1-1 on the 2024-25 season. He was among five GT players to score into the double…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH ATHLETICS THIS WEEKEND ON WLAQ!
Tune in for Georgia Tech athletics over the weekend on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM! GT’s football team will host No. 4 Miami in ACC action on Saturday. Kick off is slated for noon in Atlanta; airtime is 11:30 am from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Yellow Jackets head into the match with…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM OPENS 2024-2025 SEASON WITH WIN AT HOME OVER WEST GEORGIA
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team opened their 2024-2025 season with an 85-62 win over West Georgia on Wednesday night in Atlanta. Javian McCollum led the Yellow Jackets in scoring with a total of 18 points on the night. The Jackets will be back in action this Sunday afternoon at 1 pm as hosts to…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS NAB WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN AT HOME OVER NEW YORK KNICKS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks by 121-116 in NBA action on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. Zaccharie Risacher scored a team-high 33 points for the Hawks, who are now 4-5 on their 2024-25 regular season. Jalen Johnson contributed 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Trae Young had 23 points and 10…… read more »
COLLEGE HOOPS ON WLAQ
Tune in for men’s college basketball on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM tonight as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets open up their 2024-2025 season as hosts to West Georgia. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 7 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. WLAQ will also broadcast Georgia Tech…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS LOSE MATCH AT HOME TO DEFENDING NBA CHAMPION BOSTON CELTICS
The Atlanta Hawks lost on their home court to the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics by 123-93 on Monday night at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 20 points for the Hawks, who are now 3-5 on the 2024-2025 regular season. He also had 11 rebounds. Jayson Tatum had a game-high 28 points…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MARCELL OZUNA NAMED AMONG FINALISTS FOR 2024 SILVER SLUGGER AWARDS
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has been named a finalist for a 2024 Silver Slugger Award. Finalists were announced by MLB on Monday. Winners will be declared on November 12th. The Braves announced on Monday that they have exercised their $16 million option on Ozuna for 2025. They have declined options on Travis d’Arnaud…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PITCHER CHRIS SALE WINS 2024 GOLD GLOVE AWARD
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has been named a 2024 National League Gold Glove Award winner! The announcement was made on Sunday night by MLB. That marks the first Gold Glove of his career.… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS PICK UP SUNDAY VICTORY AT HOME OVER DALLAS COWBOYS
The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 27-21 win at home over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It was the second victory in a row for the NFC South-leading Falcons and the third straight loss for the Cowboys. The Falcons are now 6-3 for the 2024 regular season. They will return to…… read more »