The Atlanta Hawks lost on their home court to the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 122-119 in NBA action on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. That was Atlanta’s third straight loss. Bogdan Bogdanovic had a team-high 23 points off the bench for the Hawks, who are now 22-22 on the 2024-2025 regular…… read more »
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GEORGIA TECH NETS ACC WIN AT HOME OVER VIRGINIA TECH
Georgia Tech snapped a four-game losing skid with a 71-64 victory at home over Virginia Tech in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Wednesday night in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets improved to 9-11 overall and 3-6 in conference play for the 2024-25 season. They will return to action at Notre Dame next…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO DETROIT PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks began a three-game homestand with a loss to the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 114-104 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. It was Atlanta’s second straight loss. Dyson Daniels scored a team-high 20 points and contributed 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who are now 22-21 on the 2024-25 regular…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Friday evening as Model hosts Heard County. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or TuneIn app. A live stream will be available…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM tonight as the Yellow Jackets host the Virginia Tech Hokies in ACC action. Tip off is slated for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets enter the match with a record…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN CHICAGO, IL OVER THE BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a three-game road trip with a 110-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night in Chicago, IL. Keaton Wallace led all players in scoring with a career-high 27 points for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games in the past two nights and are now 21-19 on…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS UPDATE: MODEL SPLITS PAIR AT TEMPLE
In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a pair of games at Temple. The Lady Blue Devils won the opener by 45-39, and the Blue Devils dropped the nightcap in overtime by 74-71. WLAQ will be courtside again on Friday evening as Model…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MATCH AT HOME TO CLEMSON
Georgia Tech fell to Clemson by 70-59 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets are now 8-10 overall and 2-5 in conference play for the 2024-2025 season. They will return to action this Saturday at Florida State. Tip off is scheduled for noon in Tallahassee,…… read more »
TRAE YOUNG LEADS ATLANTA HAWKS TO WIN AT HOME OVER PHOENIX SUNS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 122-117 victory on their home court over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young notched a season-high 43 points for Atlanta, which improved to 20-19 on the 2024-2025 regular season. The Hawks will return to action tonight in Chicago, IL versus the Bulls. The…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN-A-THON SET FOR MARCH 15TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atrium Health Floyd for the third consecutive year, will transform downtown Rome into a festive green celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The USATF-certified race will begin at 6:30 p.m. on First Avenue near Bridgepoint Plaza, with a health…… read more »