The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a final score of 29-28 in Thursday Night Football at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Falcons completed the comeback victory on a walk-off field goal as time expired. It allowed them to snap a two-game losing skid and improve to 5-9 on the 2025…… read more »
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BRACKETS HAVE BEEN RELEASED FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
Brackets have been released for the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament. Local high school girls and boys basketball teams will compete for the coveted Gold Ball trophy in the tournament, slated for December 18-20. Games will be played at Shorter University and Georgia Highlands College. Tune in for tournament coverage on WLAQ…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ
High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as Model plays host to Heard County. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio or online at www.wlaq1410.com. Video coverage will be provided on…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE AT HOME TO SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 37-9 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It extended the Falcons’ current losing streak to two in a row. They will be back in action this Thursday night on the road versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kick off is set for…… read more »
JOHN SMOLTZ BRINGS INSPIRING MESSAGE TO SHORTER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S GALA
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University celebrated a memorable evening of inspiration and generosity at its eighth annual President’s Gala on Thursday, December 4th. This cherished tradition supports student scholarships and highlights the University’s mission of Transforming Lives through Christ. This year’s Gala welcomed Baseball Hall of Famer and FOX MLB lead analyst John Smoltz as…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO LA CLIPPERS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a two-game homestand on Wednesday night with a loss to the LA Clippers by 115-92 at State Farm Arena. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last two straight games and are now 13-10 for the 2025-2026 regular season. James Harden notched a game-high…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EDGED IN DETROIT BY PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks were edged by the Detroit Pistons by 99-98 on Monday night in Detroit, MI. Jalen Johnson led all players in scoring with 29 points and had 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak end at two straight games and are now 13-9 on the 2025-26 regular season. Nickeil…… read more »
DARLINGTON’S JORDAN SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS CARNEY, SANDOE & ASSOCIATES ATHLETIC PRACTICE AD TRAINING CAMP
Media release from Darlington School: Carney Sandoe & Associates (CSA) is proud to announce that Darlington School Athletic Director Mitch Jordan (’90) has been selected as a member of the faculty for the AD Training Camp (ADTC), a premier professional development event for new and aspiring athletic administrators nationwide. The next ADTC will take place…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE SUNDAY ROAD MATCH TO NEW YORK JETS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New York Jets by 27-24 on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Falcons are now 4-8 for the 2025 regular season. They will return to their home field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as hosts to the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday; kick off is scheduled…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLE OVERTIME IN SUNDAY NIGHT OUTING AT PHILADELPHIA VERSUS 76ERS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 142-134 in double overtime on Sunday evening in Philadelphia, PA. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 41 points and contributed 14 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games and are now 13-8 on the 2025-26 regular season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker…… read more »