The Atlanta Hawks will be in Charlotte, North Carolina to face the Hornets in NBA action this evening. Tip off is slated for 7 pm at Spectrum Center. That outing will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. The Hawks have won their last three straight games and are currently at .500 with a record of…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES’ WEEKEND SPRING TRAINING GAMES TO BE AIRED ON WLAQ; BRAVES ACQUIRE OLSON FROM A’S
Times have officially been set for the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves’ Spring Training schedule for 2022. The Braves will open Grapefruit League play on Friday down in North Port, Florida as hosts to the Minnesota Twins; first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 pm. Tune in for weekend Spring Training games on WLAQ 1410…… read more »
HAWKS ARRIVE AT .500 WITH WIN OVER TRAIL BLAZERS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a three-game homestand with a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers 122-113 on Monday night at the State Farm Arena. It allowed the Hawks to arrive at .500 with a record of 34-34 and resulted in a 1-1 split in the regular season series between the teams. Trae Young had…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL’S SPRING GAME TO AIR ON WLAQ THIS THURSDAY EVENING
In college football, Georgia Tech’s Spring Game is set for Thursday evening. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage from the Georgia Tech Sports Network by Legends Sports of that outing. Toe meets leather at 6 pm down in Atlanta.… read more »
HAWKS TOP PACERS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 131-128 in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Sunday night. That was the Hawks’ second victory in a row, the fifth straight on their home court. Trae Young scored a game-high 47 points, 33 of them in the first half. Danilo Gallinari and De’Andre Hunter each contributed…… read more »
MLB LOCKOUT ENDS, 2022 SEASON SET TO BEGIN ON APRIL 7TH
Major League Baseball’s lockout is over! The league and the MLB Players Association finally reached a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on Thursday. The MLBPA approved the deal by a 26-12 vote, then the owners ratified it with a unanimous 30-0 vote on Thursday night, according to MLB. The 2022 regular season is now scheduled…… read more »
HAWKS BACK HOME FOR THREE STRAIGHT GAMES
The Atlanta Hawks will open a three-game homestand tonight with an outing against the Los Angeles Clippers. Tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at State Farm Arena. Television coverage will be provided on Bally Sports Southeast. Atlanta’s record is now 31-34, while LA is 35-33. This will be the last of two meetings between…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS END ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS AT MILWAUKEE
The Atlanta Hawks finished a three-game road trip with a loss in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the Bucks 124-115 on Wednesday night, which denied Atlanta a sweep of the three-game season series between the teams. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a game-high 43 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA Champion Bucks, who nabbed their sixth straight…… read more »
RENOVATED SKATE FACILITY AT ETOWAH PARK TO BE RENAMED THE BOB MOORE KICK FLIP SKATE PARK; RIBBON CUTTING AND NAME DEDICATION CEREMONY SET FOR MARCH 14TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): A celebration to officially open the renovated skate facility at Etowah Park is set for Monday, March 14 at 4:30 p.m., and the public is invited to try out the new facility and celebrate the past, present and future of skateboarding and cycling in Rome. Along with the…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM’S SEASON COMES TO AN END WITH LOSS IN ACC TOURNAMENT TO LOUISVILLE
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team’s 2021-2022 season came to an end on Tuesday evening with a loss to Louisville 84-74 in the opening round of the 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament at the Barclays Center up in Brooklyn, NY. The Yellow Jackets attempted a late comeback, but they were denied by the Cardinals. Jordan…… read more »