Category Archives: Local Sports
ARMUCHEE GIRLS, DARLINGTON BOYS NAB GOLD BALLS IN 72ND ANNUAL ROME SEVEN HILLS ROTARY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
The 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament is on the books! Armuchee High School secured the girls' Gold Ball with a 59-42 win over Pepperell, while Darlington won the boys' champion...
Dec 22, 2025
HAWKS DROP SUNDAY OUTING AT HOME TO CHICAGO BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Chicago Bulls by 152-150 on Sunday at State Farm Arena in NBA's highest scoring game of the season. Jalen Johnson scored a game-high 36 points and contributed 11 rebounds...
Dec 22, 2025
GEORGIA'S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM ANNOUNCES LIMITED-TIME DISCOUNTS FOR THE 2025 GEORGIA ELITE CLASSIC SHOWCASE, SET FOR DECEMBER 27-28 AT BARRON STADIUM
Media release from the Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism and Rome Sports are excited to welcome the Georgia Elite Classic Showcase back to Barron Stadium on Saturd...
Dec 22, 2025
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS' QUEST FOR A GOLD BALL IN 72ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT CULMINATES WITH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TONIGHT, LISTEN ON WLAQ
Local high school basketball teams' quest for a Gold Ball in the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament will culminate tonight with the championship round. In semifinal scores from F...
Dec 20, 2025
CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT IS UNDERWAY, TUNE IN FOR BROADCAST COVERAGE ON WLAQ!
Local high school basketball teams began their quest for a Gold Ball in the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament on Thursday. In opening round scores: Pepperell 56 Rome 48 (Girls) ...
Dec 19, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP ROAD MATCH TO CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks lost on the road to the Charlotte Hornets by a final score of 133-126 on Thursday night in Charlotte, NC. Jalen Johnson scored a game-high 43 points and contributed 11 rebounds for t...
Dec 19, 2025
DARLINGTON HOOPS PLAYER HEADED BACK TO THE COURT THANKS TO HER ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD TEAM
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Darlington High School senior Presley Dixon, a multi-sport athlete and all-region basketball honoree, will be back on the courts in the annual Rome Seven Hills ...
Dec 19, 2025
IT'S CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT TIME! LISTEN ON WLAQ
Local high school basketball teams' quest for a Gold Ball in the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament begins today and continues through Saturday. Tune into coverage on the airwave...
Dec 18, 2025
WALT WEISS NAMED NEW MANAGER FOR ATLANTA BRAVES
The Atlanta Braves on Monday announced Walt Weiss as the 49th manager in franchise history. He spent the past eight seasons as the team’s bench coach. His coaching experience also included a sti...
Nov 03, 2025
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MATT OLSON SELECTED AS 2025 GOLD GLOVE AWARD WINNER
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is the recipient of a ’25 Gold Glove Award, as announced on Sunday. It marks the third time that he has received the honor, the first as a Brave. Gold Glo...
Nov 02, 2025
