Category Archives: Local Sports

HAWKS’ WINNING STREAK COMES TO AN END WITH LOSS TO RAPTORS IN TORONTO

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Toronto Raptors 118-108 on Tuesday evening up in Toronto. That brought the Hawks latest winning streak to an end at five straight games. The Raptors clinched a playoff berth and took the four-game regular season series between the teams 3-1. Pascal Siakam led all players in scoring with a…read more »

ROME BRAVES ANNOUNCE 2022 OPENING DAY ROSTER

(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves, High-A affiliate of the World Champion Atlanta Braves, have announced their Opening Day roster for the 2022 season which opens up on Thursday in Greensboro, North Carolina. As ranked by MLB.com, the Rome club features three of Atlanta’s top thirty prospects including shortstop Vaughn Grissom (No.…read more »

KANSAS TOPS NORTH CAROLINA IN NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

In men’s college basketball, Kansas beat North Carolina 72-69 in the NCAA National Championship Game on Monday night down in New Orleans. That marked the fourth national title in Jayhawks’ history. South Carolina defeated U Conn 64-49 on Sunday night up in Minneapolis in the NCAA women’s National Championship Game. Victaria Saxton, a former Model…read more »

COMING SOON – OPENING DAY ’22!

Opening Day ’22 is drawing nearer for the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves! The Braves will open their regular season on Thursday night on their home field at Truist Park against the Cincinnati Reds. The first pitch is set for 8:08 pm. Catch every pitch of Atlanta Braves baseball (once the regular season begins)…read more »

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR ROME BRAVES BASEBALL!

The Rome Braves are a week away from their 2022 season opener. They will begin their regular season on the road next Friday, April 8th up in Greensboro, NC versus the Grasshoppers. Their home opener is slated for Tuesday, April 12th at State Mutual Stadium against Hudson Valley. David Cross, Rome’s General Manager, officially announced…read more »

HAWKS TOP CAVS AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-107 in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Thursday night. That allowed Atlanta to take the four-game regular season series between the teams by 3-1. Trae Young scored a game-high 30 points for the Hawks, who picked up their fourth consecutive win and clinched a spot in…read more »

HAWKS BEAT THUNDER, SWEEP SEASON SERIES

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-118 in NBA action out in OKC on Wednesday night. It was the third straight win for the Hawks, who swept the two game season series between the teams. Trae Young notched a game-high 41 points. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kevin Huerter each had 20 points. The Hawks…read more »