Category Archives: Local Sports

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS. HOUSTON ASTROS IN 2022 WORLD SERIES

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros are headed to the ’22 World Series. The Phillies emerged as victors in the National League Championship Series with a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres in Game Five on Sunday, which allowed them to take the set by 4-1. The Astros secured a sweep of the…read more »

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 10

It is time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams take the field for week 10 of the 2022 regular season. Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM for Darlington football as the Tigers head out to Armuchee for a Region 7-A Division 1 match against the Indians. Kick off is…read more »

GEORGIA TECH DROPS THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING TO VIRGINIA

Georgia Tech fell to Virginia 16-9 in ACC football at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday evening. That denied the Yellow Jackets a third straight victory and marked the Cavaliers’ first conference win of the year. The Yellow Jackets are now 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the ACC on the ’22 regular season. They…read more »

FOUR ATLANTA BRAVES NAMED FINALISTS FOR THE 2022 GOLD GLOVE AWARDS

Four Atlanta Braves players are finalists for MLB’s ’22 Gold Glove Awards, as announced Thursday. That list includes shortstop Dansby Swanson, first baseman Matt Olson, catcher Travis d’Arnaud, and pitcher Max Fried. There are three finalists at each position in both the National League and American League. Winners will be announced on November 1st.read more »

GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL VERSUS VIRGINIA ON WLAQ

Georgia Tech football will take to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this evening as the Yellow Jackets host the Virginia Cavaliers in ACC action. Kick off is set for 7:30 pm at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, with airtime at 5:30 pm by the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. The Jackets…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN REGULAR SEASON WITH WIN OVER HOUSTON ROCKETS

The Atlanta Hawks opened their 2022-23 regular season on Wednesday night with a win on their home court at State Farm Arena over the Houston Rockets by a final score of 117-107. John Collins scored a game-high 24 points for Atlanta. Trae Young notched 23 points and 13 assists. De’Andre Hunter contributed 22 points, and…read more »

WEEK TEN OF THE 2022 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON, COMING UP!

Area high school football teams will take the field this Friday night for week 10 of the 2022 regular season. Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM for Darlington football as the Tigers head out to Armuchee for a Region 7-A Division 1 match against the Indians. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 pm;…read more »

GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL VERSUS VIRGINIA ON WLAQ THIS THURSDAY EVENING

Tune in for Georgia Tech football on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Thursday night as the Yellow Jackets play host to the Virginia Cavaliers in ACC action. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 pm at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta; airtime is 5:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. The Jackets…read more »