In news from the Atlanta Braves, five players have been named finalists for the ’22 National League Silver Slugger Awards. The list includes Matt Olson, Austin Riley, Dansby Swanson, Michael Harris II, and Travis d’Arnaud. The winners will be announced on November 10th. In addition, Spencer Strider was honored by the Sporting News as NL…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOLD ADULT SPORTS TOURNAMENTS FROM MID NOVEMBER TO EARLY DECEMBER
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Are you ready to suit up, hit the field and compete for the overall title in the inaugural edition of the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Adult Sports Tournament. Over a three-week span in November and early December, adult teams consisting of athletes age 18 and over will get…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN DETROIT OVER PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a five-game road trip on Wednesday evening with a 118-113 win over the Detroit Pistons in the first of two back-to-back games at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Trae Young notched a game-high 35 points for the Hawks, who improved to 3-1 on the season. John Collins contributed 19…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL ON WLAQ THIS SATURDAY
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Saturday for Georgia Tech football as the Yellow Jackets head to Tallahassee, FL for an ACC outing against the Florida State Seminoles. Kick off is scheduled for noon; airtime is 10 am by the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. The Yellow Jackets are currently 3-4 overall…… read more »
IT’S THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOR SOME AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
A pair of local high school football games will be played tonight as opposed to this Friday night. Model will be at Gordon Central for a 6:30 pm kickoff. Armuchee will be at Trion; that game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm.… read more »
WEEK 11 OF THE 2022 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON, COMING UP!
Area high school football teams will take the field this Friday night for week 11 of the 2022 regular season. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM are your radio homes for Darlington football; the Tigers are off this week. WLAQ will, however, air another edition of This Week in Northwest Georgia Football, sponsored by Riverside…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EMBARK ON THEIR FIRST ROAD TRIP OF THE 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
The Atlanta Hawks will open a five-game road trip tonight in Detroit with the first of two back-to-back games versus the Pistons. Tip off is slated for 7 pm. That outing will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. The Hawks began their 2022-23 regular season with two wins and one loss at home. Tonight marks…… read more »
GRANT FROM ATLANTA HAWKS ALLOWS ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO OFFER FREE REGISTRATION TO YOUTH BASKETBALL NEWCOMERS
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Thanks to a grant from the Atlanta Hawks, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is offering special registration perks for kids who have never played basketball in our programs. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 27, the first 20 kids ages 7 to 12 and who have never played in our basketball…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS FALL IN CINCINNATI TO BENGALS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 35-17 on Sunday at Paycor Stadium up in Cincinnati, OH. The Falcons are now 3-4 on the 2022 regular season. They will be back on their home field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta next Sunday as hosts to the Carolina Panthers. Kick off is scheduled for 1…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP SEASON-OPENING HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up their season-opening homestand with a loss to the Charlotte Hornets by 126-109 on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Trae Young had a game-high 28 points for the Hawks, who went 2-1 on their homestand; he was among six Atlanta players to score into the double digits. Kelly Oubre, Jr. had…… read more »