The Atlanta Hawks began a three-game homestand with a loss to the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 114-104 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. It was Atlanta’s second straight loss. Dyson Daniels scored a team-high 20 points and contributed 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who are now 22-21 on the 2024-25 regular…… 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 Heard County. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or TuneIn app. A live stream will be available…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM tonight as the Yellow Jackets host the Virginia Tech Hokies in ACC action. Tip off is slated for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets enter the match with a record…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN CHICAGO, IL OVER THE BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a three-game road trip with a 110-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night in Chicago, IL. Keaton Wallace led all players in scoring with a career-high 27 points for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games in the past two nights and are now 21-19 on…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS UPDATE: MODEL SPLITS PAIR AT TEMPLE
In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a pair of games at Temple. The Lady Blue Devils won the opener by 45-39, and the Blue Devils dropped the nightcap in overtime by 74-71. WLAQ will be courtside again on Friday evening as Model…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MATCH AT HOME TO CLEMSON
Georgia Tech fell to Clemson by 70-59 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets are now 8-10 overall and 2-5 in conference play for the 2024-2025 season. They will return to action this Saturday at Florida State. Tip off is scheduled for noon in Tallahassee,…… read more »
TRAE YOUNG LEADS ATLANTA HAWKS TO WIN AT HOME OVER PHOENIX SUNS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 122-117 victory on their home court over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young notched a season-high 43 points for Atlanta, which improved to 20-19 on the 2024-2025 regular season. The Hawks will return to action tonight in Chicago, IL versus the Bulls. The…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN-A-THON SET FOR MARCH 15TH
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 »
GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MATCH TO SYRACUSE IN NY
Georgia Tech lost to Syracuse by 62-55 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Syracuse, NY. It brought the Yellow Jackets’ most recent winning streak to an end at three straight games. Lance Terry scored a team-high 18 points for Georgia Tech, which is now 8-8 overall and 2-3…… read more »
TRAE YOUNG’S BUZZER-BEATER LIFTS ATLANTA HAWKS TO VICTORY IN UTAH OVER JAZZ
The Atlanta Hawks ended a three-game losing skid with a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday night. Trae Young had a three-point, half-court shot at the buzzer that lifted Atlanta to victory. He contributed a total of 24 points and 20 assists. The Hawks improved…… read more »