Category Archives: Local Sports
Acuna Makes MLB History as Atlanta Braves Blank Washington Nationals in Wednesday Outing at DC
The Atlanta Braves blanked the Washington Nationals by 9-0 on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a two-game National League East set at Nationals Park in Washington DC. That resulted in a series spl...
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Rome Emperors Fall in Extras to Winston-Salem Dash in Wednesday Night Meeting
The Rome Emperors lost to the Winston-Salem Dash by 8-6 in 12 innings on Wednesday evening in the second meeting of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. It allowed the Dash to take a 2-0 lead in th...
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GT Football on WLAQ Tonight
Attention, Georgia Tech fans! Yellow Jackets football will hit the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM tonight as the team opens its 2026 regular season as hosts to Colorado. Kick off is slated for 8 pm ...
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Atlanta Braves Begin Road Trip with Loss in DC to Washington Nationals
The Atlanta Braves opened a six-game road trip with a loss to the Washington Nationals by 9-5 on Tuesday night in the first outing of a two-game National League East set at Nationals Park in Washingto...
Sep 02, 2026
Rome Emperors Open Homestand with Loss to Winston-Salem Dash
The Rome Emperors lost to the Winston-Salem Dash by a final score of 6-3 on Tuesday evening in game one of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. Game two is slated for this evening at 6:45 pm. The E...
Sep 02, 2026
Local High School Football Teams Enter Week Three of 2026 Regular Season
Week three of the 2026 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams! WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM broadcast Darlington football this year. The Tigers have a bye this week. In match-ups o...
Sep 02, 2026
Atlanta Braves' Latest Winning Streak Ends with Monday Night Loss at Home to San Francisco Giants
The Atlanta Braves finished a seven-game homestand on Monday evening with a loss to the San Francisco Giants by a final score of 7-3 at Truist Park in an outing that was intended to make up a rain-out...
Sep 01, 2026
Rome Emperors to Wrap Up 2026 Regular Season at Home This Week
The Rome Emperors had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will wrap up the 2026 regular season in front of their home fans this week with a six-game set versus the Winston-Salem Dash. The first pitch of...
Sep 01, 2026
Atlanta Braves Extend Current Winning Streak to Seven Straight with Sunday Walk-Off Win over Colorado Rockies at Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies by 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. Atlanta swept that series and has won seven straight games. The Braves scored ...
Aug 31, 2026
Rome Emperors Finish Road Trip with Loss to Greenville Drive
The Rome Emperors lost to the Greenville Drive by 12-11 on Sunday in the finale of a six-game set in Greenville, SC. It allowed Greenville to take the series by 4-2. Dixon Williams, Mason Guerra, and ...
Aug 31, 2026
