The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they have acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics in a three-team deal that included the Milwaukee Brewers. Pitchers Kyle Muller, Freddy Tarnok, and Royber Salinas and catcher Manny Pina were traded by Atlanta to Oakland; catcher William Contreras and pitcher Justin Yeager were traded to Milwaukee.…… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH OVERTIME WIN OVER CHICAGO BULLS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Chicago Bulls 123-122 in overtime on Sunday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. It allowed Atlanta to snap a three-game losing skid. Rookie AJ Griffin delivered the winning shot at the buzzer for the Hawks; he finished with a total of 17 points. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored a team-high…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH TO OPEN CONFERENCE PLAY ON SATURDAY AT NORTH CAROLINA, LISTEN ON WLAQ
Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM on Saturday as the Yellow Jackets begin conference play on the road with an ACC outing against North Carolina. Tip off is set for 3:15 pm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; airtime is 2:45 pm by the Georgia Tech Sports Network…… read more »
IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT!
The 69th annual Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament will get underway next Friday, December 16th! Coverage will be provided again this year on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM. High school basketball teams will compete for a coveted Gold Ball trophy in the tournament. Games will be played at Armuchee High School next Friday…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP ROAD MATCH TO NEW YORK KNICKS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the New York Knicks 113-89 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Trae Young scored a team-high 19 points for the injury-plagued Hawks, who have lost their last two straight outings. Clint Capela added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Julius Randle notched a game-high 34 points…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES ACQUIRE JOE JIMENEZ FROM DETROIT TIGERS
The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday night that they have acquired pitcher Joe Jimenez, along with cash considerations, from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor leaguers Justin Henry-Malloy, an outfielder, and Jake Higginbotham, a pitcher.… read more »
CEDARTOWN HIGH SCHOOL’S FOOTBALL TEAM TO PLAY FOR A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP THIS FRIDAY
Cedartown High School’s football team will play for a state championship on Friday afternoon! The Bulldogs will go head to head with Benedictine in the GHSA’s Class AAAA state championship game at Georgia State University’s Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Kick off is scheduled for 3:30 pm.… read more »
GEORGIA TECH EDGES GEORGIA IN MEN’S BASKETBALL
Georgia Tech beat Georgia 79-77 in men’s basketball on Tuesday night at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta. That marked the 100th win for GT head coach Josh Pastner. It was a back-and-forth affair with the Yellow Jackets on top at the end. Miles Kelly had a game-high 17 points in…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS FALL TO OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a two-game homestand on Monday evening with a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 121-114 at State Farm Arena. Dejounte Murray scored a team-high 24 points for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak come to an end at two straight games. Trae Young…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MAX FRIED HONORED WITH MLB ALL-TEAM SELECTION
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried has been recognized as an All-MLB Team selection. He was named to the Second Team. This marks the third straight year for Fried to receive All-MLB honors; he was voted to the First Team in 2020 and the Second Team in 2021.… read more »