The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Washington Wizards by 132-113 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup match at Washington DC. Kristaps Porzingis had a team-high 22 points for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak come to an end at two straight games and are now 11-8 on the 2025-2026 regular season. CJ…… read more »
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ATLANTA FALCONS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH SUNDAY WIN IN NEW ORLEANS, LA OVER SAINTS
The Atlanta Falcons snapped a five-game losing skid with a 24-10 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon at the Caesars Superdome down in New Orleans, LA. That allowed the Falcons to improve to 4-7 on the 2025 regular season. They will travel to New York to take on the Jets next Sunday;…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS NOTCH SUNDAY VICTORY AT HOME OVER CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 113-110 victory at home over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson had 28 points and 11 assists for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games and improved to 11-7 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Kon Knueppel scored 28 points for…… read more »
PLAYOFFS CONTINUE FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS, UNITY CHRISTIAN TO PLAY FOR A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Several local high school football teams continue their respective runs in the state playoffs this weekend. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Unity Christian School Lions as they face the LaFayette Christian Cougars at Northgate High School in the ’25 GAPPS Class AA 9-Man Football Championship Game this Saturday afternoon.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING IN SAN ANTONIO, TX TO SPURS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the San Antonio Spurs by 135-126 in NBA action on Thursday night in San Antonio, TX. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a game-high 38 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last two consecutive games and are now 9-7 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Jalen Johnson added 26 points and 12…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS CONTINUE PLAYOFF RUN THIS WEEK
Several local high school football teams will continue to compete in the state playoffs this week. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Unity Christian School Lions as they face the LaFayette Christian Cougars at Northgate High School in the ’25 GAPPS Class AA 9-Man Football Championship Game this Saturday afternoon.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ WINNING STREAK ENDS AT FIVE IN A ROW WITH TUESDAY NIGHT LOSS AT HOME TO DETROIT PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks saw their longest winning streak of the year come to an end at five in a row with a loss at home to the Detroit Pistons by 120-112 on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 25 points for the Hawks, who are now 9-6 on the 2025-2026…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY OUTING AT HOME TO CAROLINA PANTHERS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Carolina Panthers by a final score of 30-27 in overtime on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That marked the fifth consecutive loss for the Falcons, who are now 3-7 for the 2025 regular season. They will be in New Orleans, LA to take on the Saints next Sunday at…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP WESTERN ROAD TRIP WITH FIFTH WIN IN A ROW
The Atlanta Hawks concluded a four-game road trip out west with a 124-122 victory in Phoenix, AZ over the Suns on Sunday night. Onyeka Okongwu had a team-high 27 points for the Hawks, who have won their last five straight games and improved to 9-5 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Nickell Alexander-Walker contributed 26 points.…… read more »
PLAYOFF TIME HAS ARRIVED FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
Local high school football teams take the field over the weekend in the first round of the 2025 GHSA state playoffs. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head to Augusta to face the Aquinas Fightin’ Irish. Darlington’s head football coach Wayne Groves told WLAQ Sports…… read more »