The Atlanta Braves lost to the Detroit Tigers by 3-1 in Spring Training action on Tuesday afternoon in North Port, FL. They will travel to Sarasota today to face the Baltimore Orioles; first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 pm. Braves fans may listen to coverage of weekend Spring Training games from the Braves Radio Network…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN-A-THON SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atrium Health Floyd for the third consecutive year, will transform downtown Rome into a festive green celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The USATF-certified race will begin at 6:30 p.m. on First Avenue near Bridgepoint Plaza, with a health…… read more »
SPRING TRAINING UPDATE: ATLANTA BRAVES DROP MONDAY OUTING TO TAMPA BAY RAYS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Tampa Bay Rays by 4-3 on Monday afternoon in a Spring Training game down in North Port, FL. They will play host to the Detroit Tigers this afternoon at 1:05 pm. Braves fans may listen to coverage of weekend Spring Training games from the Braves Radio Network on WLAQ…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WIN MONDAY NIGHT MATCH AT HOME VERSUS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 132-123 victory on their home court over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at State Farm Arena. Dyson Daniels notched a team-high 25 points for the Hawks, who have won their last three straight games and improved to 31-34 on the 2024-25 regular season. Quentin Grimes scored a game-high…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING UPDATE FROM OVER THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves notched one win and one loss in Spring Training action over the weekend. They picked up a 6-5 victory on their home field over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday down in North Port, FL. It was followed by a Sunday loss in Fort Myers to the Boston Red Sox by 7-3. The…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR SPRING TRAINING ACTION FROM THE ATLANTA BRAVES RADIO NETWORK ON WLAQ THIS WEEKEND!
The Atlanta Braves tied with the Miami Marlins 1-1 in Spring Training action on Thursday evening in North Port, FL. The Braves will take on a split squad from the Minnesota Twins this afternoon at 1:05 pm in Fort Myers. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Grapefruit League play from the…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TOP INDIANA PACERS IN THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 124-118 victory on their home court over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young led the charge with 22 points and 16 assists for the Hawks, who improved to 29-34 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Pascal Siakam notched a game-high 35 points for the…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH TUESDAY NIGHT LOSS TO MILWAUKEE BUCKS
The Atlanta Hawks opened up a six-game homestand on Tuesday night with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks by 127-121 at State Farm Arena. Trae Young led all players in scoring with 28 points and had 13 assists for the Hawks, who are now 28-34 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a triple-double…… read more »
SPRING TRAINING UPDATE: TUESDAY OUTING RESULTS IN ALL DONUTS FOR ATLANTA BRAVES AND MINNESOTA TWINS
It was all donuts for the Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday as both of the teams went scoreless in a Spring Training match in North Port, FL. The Braves have a scheduled off-day for Wednesday and will be back in action on Thursday evening at 6:05 pm as hosts to the Miami…… read more »
COLLEGE HOOPS: GEORGIA TECH BEATS MIAMI IN ATLANTA
In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech picked up an 89-74 win at home over Miami on Tuesday night in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals. It allowed the Yellow Jackets to improve to 16-14 overall, 10-9 in conference play and nab a first-round bye in next…… read more »