(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves have named the AdventHealth Stadium Press Box and Radio Booth in memory of Randy Davis. Davis was essential in bringing Minor League Baseball to Rome, and his valiant effort came from a place of passion and love for his community. The initial proposal to bring minor…… read more »
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TUNE IN FOR SPRING TRAINING ACTION FROM THE ATLANTA BRAVES RADIO NETWORK OVER THE WEEKEND!
The Atlanta Braves were defeated by a split squad Tampa Bay Rays team 5-1 in a Spring Training match on Thursday afternoon. It marked the second loss in a row for Atlanta. The Braves will be in Fort Myers, Florida to take on the Boston Red Sox this afternoon; first pitch is scheduled for 1:05…… read more »
SPRING TRAINING UPDATE: BRAVES’ THREE GAME WINNING STREAK ENDS WITH LOSS TO ASTROS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Houston Astros 9-3 on Wednesday afternoon in a Spring Training match at CoolToday Park in North Port, FL. That brought a three-game winning streak to an end for Atlanta. The Braves will hit the road today to take on a split squad Tampa Bay Rays team; the first pitch…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BEAT PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES IN SPRING TRAINING MATCH AMONG RIVALS OF THE NL EAST
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 15-5 in a Spring Training match among rivals in the National League East on Tuesday afternoon down in Clearwater, FL. That marked the third straight win for the Braves. Ozzie Albies clubbed a three run homer and Ehire Adrianza hit a grand slam in the top of the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES EDGE BALTIMORE ORIOLES IN SEVEN-INNING SPRING TRAINING MATCH
The Atlanta Braves defeated a split squad Baltimore Orioles team by 6-5 over seven innings in a Spring Training game at CoolToday Park in North Port, FL on Monday afternoon. Eli White contributed two home runs towards the win, which was the second straight for Atlanta. The Braves will head over to Clearwater, FL for…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP OUTING AT HOME TO MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 136-115 on Monday evening at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored a game-high 41 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last two consecutive games. Atlanta native Anthony Edwards had a team-high 32 points for the T’wolves, who snapped a two-game losing skid. The Hawks are…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WEEKEND SPRING TRAINING UPDATE
In a Spring Training update from the Atlanta Braves – The Braves lost to the Detroit Tigers by 16-7 on Saturday at CoolToday Park in North Port, FL. They defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates by 11-3 on Sunday in Bradenton, FL; Michael Harris II got Atlanta on the board with a solo homer in the top…… read more »
GHC ADDING SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, AND CHEERLEADING
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is adding four new sports to a growing list of competitive league sports now available to new and current students. Forming teams include men’s soccer, women’s volleyball, cross country and cheerleading. Basketball and eSports were also recently added. Visit leaguesports.highlands.edu to learn more about the new competitive sports…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH ELIMINATED FROM ACC TOURNAMENT BY PITTSBURGH
In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team’s 2022-2023 season came to an end on Wednesday as they were eliminated from the ACC Tournament with a loss to Pittsburgh by 89-81 in Greensboro, NC. The Yellow Jackets concluded the season with victories in seven of their…… read more »
BRAVES BLANKED BY WBC TEAM FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC IN EXHIBITION GAME
In a Spring Training update – The Atlanta Braves were blanked by the World Baseball Classic team from the Dominican Republic by a final score of 9-0 on Wednesday afternoon in an exhibition game at CoolToday Park in North Port, FL. The Braves will play a pair of split squad games this afternoon. One squad…… read more »