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 »
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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 »
HANDFUL OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS REMAIN IN THE HUNT FOR A STATE TITLE
A handful of area high school football teams are bound for the quarterfinal round of the 2025 GHSA state playoffs on Friday night. Here’s the schedule: Class A Division 1 Rabun County Wildcats @ Pepperell Dragons Class AA Burke County Bears @ Rockmart Yellow Jackets Class AAAA Cartersville Canes @ Kell Longhorns Class AAAAA Rome…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP ROAD GAME TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS
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 »
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 »