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 »
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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 »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP OUTING IN CHICAGO TO BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Chicago Bulls 111-100 on Monday evening at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Trae Young scored a team-high 21 points and had 13 assists for the Hawks, who have lost their last two matches after winning five in a row. Dejounte Murray added 20 points. DeMar DeRozan led all…… read more »
LEPRECHAUN-A-THON SET FOR MARCH 18TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome’s most fun and festive 5K returns with all the glowing, foamy goodness on Saturday, March 18, 2023 as the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk presented by Atrium Health Floyd runs through downtown. The race begins on First Avenue just down from Bridgepoint Plaza and covers portions of…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME BANQUET SET FOR MARCH 11TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Mark your calendars now for the 2023 Hall of Fame Banquet set for Saturday, March 11 at the Krannert Center at Berry College. The banquet honors the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees as well as the 14 students from local high schools receiving the Rome Orthopaedic Center Scholarships.…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WILL RETURN TO THE AIRWAVES OF WLAQ THIS WEEK
Tune into play by play coverage of Model High School basketball this week on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM. Model’s teams will host Fannin County on Tuesday night. The girls will play at 6 pm, followed by the boys at 7:30 pm. Model will be on the road this Friday night to take on…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TOP MAVERICKS IN DALLAS
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday night. Dejounte Murray led the charge with 30 points for the Hawks, who have won their last four consecutive games. John Collins added 19 points. Trae Young had 18 points and 12 assists. Luka Doncic had 30…… read more »