The Atlanta Braves’ Spring Training game that was scheduled for Monday versus the Baltimore Orioles was canceled due to rain down in Sarasota, FL; there will no make-up date. The Braves will play a pair of split squad games today. One group will host the Boston Red Sox at North Port, while the other will…… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WIN AT HOME OVER MIAMI HEAT
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing skid with a 98-86 victory at home over the Miami Heat on Monday night at State Farm Arena. The teams will meet again on Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in Miami.… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE TO HOST MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT WITH A FREE CHARGERS BASKETBALL GAME ON MARCH 1ST
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is proud to honor veterans and active military personnel with free admission to the GHC Chargers basketball game against South Georgia State College March 1 at the Floyd Campus gym at 3PM. In addition to free admission for all veterans and active military members, GHC…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ SPRING TRAINING IS UNDERWAY!
Baseball is back! The Atlanta Braves opened Spring Training with a pair of losses over the weekend. They fell to the Minnesota Twins by a final score of 3-1 in Fort Myers, FL on Saturday afternoon. That was followed by a loss on their Grapefruit League home field in North Port, FL to the Tampa…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP MATCH AT HOME TO DETROIT PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Detroit Pistons 148-143 on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored 38 points and had 13 assists for the Hawks, who have lost their last three consecutive games and are now 26-31 on the 2024-25 regular season. Cade Cunningham notched 38 points and had 12 assists…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: MODEL GIRLS CONTINUE RUN IN GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS, MODEL BOYS’ SEASON ENDS
One of Model High School’s basketball teams extended its run in the GHSA Class A Division 1 playoffs, while the other’s season drew to a close this past Saturday. The Lady Blue Devils punched their ticket to the Elite Eight with a 33-30 win at home over Central, Macon. They will go on to host…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS GOLF CUP KICKS OFF ON MARCH 1ST – DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO TAKE HOME THE CUP?
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Golfers across Georgia will have the chance to claim bragging rights and compete for an all-inclusive championship getaway during the 2025 Georgia State Parks Golf Cup. This year’s tournament features a two-person scramble format, with qualifying events held at eight picturesque Georgia State Park golf courses…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS THIS SATURDAY AS MODEL’S TEAMS CONTINUE THEIR RUN IN THE STATE PLAYOFFS!
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for broadcast coverage of Model High School basketball on Saturday as their teams compete in the Sweet 16 round of the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs. Both will be on their home court. The Lady Blue Devils will face Central, Macon at 4:30 pm. The Blue Devils will…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP FIRST GAME AFTER NBA ALL STAR BREAK TO ORLANDO MAGIC
The Atlanta Hawks lost their first game after the 2025 NBA All Star break to the Orlando Magic by 114-108 on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored a game-high 38 points for the Hawks, who are now 26-30 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Paolo Banchero notched a team-high 36 points for the…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS ARE HEADED TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE GHSA PLAYOFFS, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Model High School boys basketball team opened the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs with a 74-37 win at home over Jeff Davis on Wednesday night. The Blue Devils are now headed to the Sweet 16 versus East Laurens on Saturday at 6 pm. Model’s Lady Blue Devils secured a first-round victory over Social…… read more »