The Atlanta Braves began postseason play on Tuesday afternoon with a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies by a final score of 7-6 in Game One of the teams’ National League Division Series at Truist Park. The Phillies struck first with two runs off of Max Fried in the top of the first inning on RBI…… read more »
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WEEK NINE OF THE 2022 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON, COMING UP!
Area high school football teams will take the field this Friday night for week nine of the 2022 regular season. Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM for Darlington football as the Tigers host the Pepperell Dragons in a Region 7-A Division 1 match-up. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 pm. Listen via radio,…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES READY FOR BATTLE IN NLDS AGAINST THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, SIGN STRIDER TO SIX-YEAR DEAL
The National League East champion Atlanta Braves will begin their quest for a second straight World Series title this afternoon with Game One of their NL Division Series against a division rival, the Philadelphia Phillies. Max Fried will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Ranger Suarez will head to the mound for Philadelphia.…… read more »
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST CHAMPION ATLANTA BRAVES TO FACE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES IN NL DIVISION SERIES, WHICH BEGINS TUESDAY AT TRUIST PARK
The National League East champion Atlanta Braves will face a division rival – the Philadelphia Phillies – in their best-of-five NL Division Series, which opens on Tuesday at Truist Park. First pitch of Game One is set for 1:07 pm. Listen on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM; airtime is 11:50 am from the Atlanta…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS FALL TO BRADY AND THE BUCS
The Atlanta Falcons lost to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-15 on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Falcons are now 2-3 on the 2022 regular season. They will return to their home field at Mercedes Benz Stadium next Sunday to host the San Francisco 49ers; kick off is…… read more »
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK EIGHT
It is time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams take the field tonight for week eight of the 2022 regular season. Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM for Darlington football as the Tigers head to Summerville to take on the Chattooga Indians. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 pm;…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MATT OLSON NABS NL PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
In news from the National League East champion Atlanta Braves, their first baseman Matt Olson nabbed NL Player of the Week honors on Thursday. It marked the first time that he has received that recognition. The Braves will begin their quest for another World Series title next Tuesday with Game One of their National League…… read more »
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST CHAMPION ATLANTA BRAVES FINISH REGULAR SEASON WITH LOSS IN MIAMI TO THE MARLINS
The National League East champion Atlanta Braves finished the 2022 regular season with a loss to the Miami Marlins by 12-9 in the finale of a three-game division set on Wednesday at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FL. Miami took the series by 2-1. Offensive highlights for the Braves included a three-run homer from Marcell Ozuna…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL ON WLAQ THIS SATURDAY
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for Georgia Tech football this Saturday afternoon as the Yellow Jackets play host to Duke University’s Blue Devils in ACC action. Kick off is slated for 4 pm in Atlanta. Airtime is 2 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. Georgia Tech is currently 2-3 overall and 1-1 in…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CLINCH FIFTH STRAIGHT NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST TITLE!!
The Atlanta Braves are the ’22 National League East champs! They clinched their fifth consecutive division title on Tuesday night with a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins in the second outing of a three-game series at LoanDepot Park in Miami. The Braves struck first with an RBI single by Ronald Acuna Jr. in the…… read more »