As we prepare to flip the calendar to February in a couple of days, we are getting ever closer to baseball season. The Rome Emperors are scheduled to begin their 2025 season on the evening of Friday, April 4th at AdventHealth Stadium versus the Winston Salem Dash. Blake Nicholson, Video Production and Press Box Coordinator,…… read more »
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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Friday evening as Model hosts Pepperell. Tip off is set for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or the TuneIn app. A live stream will be available…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MEN’S BASKETBALL MATCH AT NOTRE DAME
Georgia Tech lost to Notre Dame by 71-68 in men’s college basketball among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in South Bend, IN. The Yellow Jackets are now 9-12 overall and 3-7 in conference play for the 2024-25 season. They will return to action on their home court this Saturday against No. 21 Louisville. Tip off…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ LOSING STREAK NOW AT SIX AFTER LOSS AT HOME TO HOUSTON ROCKETS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated at home by the Houston Rockets 100-96 in NBA action on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. It was Atlanta’s sixth loss in a row and Houston’s fourth straight victory. Trae Young scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks, who are now 22-25 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Jalen…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ LOSING STREAK EXTENDS TO FIVE STRAIGHT WITH LOSS AT MINNESOTA TO TIMBERWOLVES
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-92 in NBA action on Monday night in Minneapolis, MN. It marked Atlanta’s fifth straight loss. DeAndre Hunter led all players in scoring with a career-high 35 points for the Hawks, who are now 22-24 on the 2024-2025 regular season. The Hawks will be back on…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO ‘DIG UP THE DIAMOND’ EVENT
Media release from the Rome Emperors: The Rome Emperors have announced a truly once in a lifetime opportunity with their “Dig up the Diamond” event to be held Tuesday, January 28th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm EDT at AdventHealth Stadium. Fans are presented a unique opportunity to quite literally take home a piece of Rome baseball…… read more »
COOSA HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL 7 HILLS COACHES CLINIC WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Coosa High School proudly hosted the 5th Annual 7 Hills Coaches Clinic on Friday, an event that has grown exponentially since its inception. Led by CHS Athletic Director Joey Mathis, the clinic has expanded from its humble beginnings of 20 participants to an impressive 130 high school coaches…… read more »
TUNE INTO GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Tuesday night as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for an ACC match versus Notre Dame. Tip off is scheduled for 9 pm in South Bend, IN; airtime is 8:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network.… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP OPENER OF BACK-TO-BACK SET VERSUS TORONTO RAPTORS
The Atlanta Hawks lost on their home court to the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 122-119 in NBA action on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. That was Atlanta’s third straight loss. Bogdan Bogdanovic had a team-high 23 points off the bench for the Hawks, who are now 22-22 on the 2024-2025 regular…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH NETS ACC WIN AT HOME OVER VIRGINIA TECH
Georgia Tech snapped a four-game losing skid with a 71-64 victory at home over Virginia Tech in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Wednesday night in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets improved to 9-11 overall and 3-6 in conference play for the 2024-25 season. They will return to action at Notre Dame next…… read more »