Category Archives: Local Sports

GEORGIA TECH CRUSHES SYRACUSE IN ACC MEN’S BASKETBALL

In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball team beat Syracuse 96-76 in an ACC match up in Syracuse, NY on Tuesday evening, which allowed the Yellow Jackets to avenge a loss to the Orange earlier this season. The Jackets set a program record with 18 3-pointers. Miles…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SPRING TRAINING GAME TO MINNESOTA TWINS

The Atlanta Braves lost to the Minnesota Twins 10-7 in an interleague Spring Training match on Tuesday afternoon down in Fort Myers, FL. Ian Anderson was charged with the loss in his Grapefruit League debut. The Braves will be back at CoolToday Park in North Port, FL as hosts to the Tampa Bay Rays today…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES NAB FIRST SPRING TRAINING WIN OF 2023

The Atlanta Braves picked up a 7-0 shutout win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Spring Training action on Monday at CoolToday Park in North Port, FL. That was Atlanta’s first Grapefruit League victory of 2023. Max Fried was credited as the winning pitcher. The Braves will travel to Fort Myers, FL to take on…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES’ SPRING TRAINING IS UNDERWAY!

The Atlanta Braves remain in search of their first Spring Training victory of 2023. The team opened up Grapefruit League play with a 6-6 tie against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at CoolToday Park down in North Port, Florida. They were blanked by the New York Yankees by 7-0 on Sunday afternoon in Tampa.…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS EDGE BROOKLYN NETS; SNYDER NAMED NEW HEAD COACH FOR ATLANTA

The Atlanta Hawks edged the Brooklyn Nets 129-127 in NBA action on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Atlanta has won two straight games since the NBA All-Star break. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 34 points, including the game-winning shot at the final buzzer. The Hawks improved to 31-30 on the 2022-23 regular…read more »

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS UPDATE

In case you missed it over the weekend on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a pair of games in the Sweet 16 round of the GHSA’s Class AA playoffs. The Lady Devils’ season came to an end with a loss on the road to Mt. Paran Christian by a…read more »