(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves have announced their 2023 Job Fair dates for Game Day Employees. The two Job Fairs will take place on February 16th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and on February 18th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Both Job Fairs will take place inside the Three Rivers Club, and attendees…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S ROME TENNIS OPEN UNDERWAY
The 2023 Georgia’s Rome Tennis Open, featuring the rising stars in women’s professional tennis from the U.S.A. and around the world, is being hosted this week by the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. For tickets and additional information, visit www.rometenniscenter.com.… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN PORTLAND, OR TO TRAIL BLAZERS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a five-game road trip with a loss in Portland, OR to the Trail Blazers by 129-125 on Monday night. It marked the second loss in a row for Atlanta. Damian Lillard scored a game-high 42 points for the Trail Blazers in this first meeting between the teams of the season. The…… read more »
TEAMS SET FOR SUPER BOWL 57!
The teams have been set for Super Bowl 57! The Kansas City Chiefs secured their spot in the NFL’s biggest game of the year with a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, while the Philadelphia Eagles beat the San Francisco 49ers by 31-7 in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE HOOPS ON WLAQ THIS WEEKEND
High school and college basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this weekend. Model High School’s teams will be on the road to face North Murray tonight. The girls will play at 7 pm, followed by the boys at 8:30 pm. Listen via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or via…… read more »
HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WIN AT OKC OVER THUNDER
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing skid with a 137-132 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Trae Young, an OK native, led the charge with 33 points and 11 assists. All five of Atlanta’s starters scored into the double digits. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had…… read more »
MODEL SPLITS TWIN BILL WITH FANNIN COUNTY IN HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS
In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a pair of matches at home versus Fannin County on Tuesday night. Fannin County won the girls’ game 59-43, while Model won the boys’ game by 78-56. Model basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ on Friday…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME TENNIS OPEN SET FOR NEXT WEEK
(From the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College is hosting a UTR Pro Event this week. The winner earns a spot in next week’s Georgia’s Rome Tennis Open, a $60K Women’s USTA Pro Circuit Event featuring some of the best up-and-coming players inside the top 100-250 in the WTA world…… read more »
ROME BRAVES TO HOST OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Are you ready for baseball season? The Rome Braves will offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at Advent Health Stadium during an Open House event slated for today from 2 pm to 7 pm. It is free!… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO NO. 24 CLEMSON IN MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team lost on the road to No. 24 Clemson by 72-51 in ACC action on Tuesday night in Clemson, SC. Ja’Von Franklin scored a team-high 12 points for the Yellow Jackets, who are now 8-12 overall and 1-9 in conference play. Deivon Smith notched a double double with 11 points…… read more »