The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Tuesday night. That snapped a two-game losing skid for the Hawks, who also took a 2-1 lead in the four-game season set between the teams. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 41 points. Danilo Gallinari had 25…… read more »
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MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO NC STATE IN ACC ACTION
Georgia Tech lost to NC State 76-61 in men’s college basketball among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Atlanta. That was the third consecutive loss for the Yellow Jackets and allowed the Wolfpack to snap a six-game losing skid. Michael Devoe scored a team-high 18 points for the Jackets, who dropped to 10-15 overall and…… read more »
ROME BRAVES ANNOUNCE COACHING STAFF FOR 2022
(Media release from the Rome Braves): In conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, the Rome Braves announced its 2022 field staff. Manager Kanekoa Texeira returns to the Single-A Braves for his second season leading the Rome club. Joining Texeira is pitching coach Wes McGuire, assistant coaches Danny Santiesteban and Bobby Moore, and athletic trainer Jesus Aviles.…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S HOOPS ON AIR
Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM tonight as the Yellow Jackets play host to NC State in an ACC match. Tip off is scheduled for 8 pm at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus down in Atlanta. Air time is 7:30 pm from the Georgia…… read more »
HAWKS TO HOST CAVS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action tonight. The game is slated for 7:30 pm at the State Farm Arena. Television coverage will be provided by Bally Sports Southeast. This will be the third meeting of the year between the Hawks and the Cavs; their four game season series is now…… read more »
LA RAMS WIN SUPER BOWL LVI
The LA Rams emerged victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl 56 on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium out in Inglewood, California. That marked the first Super Bowl win for former UGA standout Matthew Stafford. Cooper Kupp was named game MVP.… read more »
HAWKS FALL TO CELTICS IN BOSTON
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Boston Celtics 105-95 on Sunday afternoon up in Boston, Massachusetts. Atlanta’s lead in the four-game season set between those teams now stands at 2-1. Trae Young had a team-high 30 points and 10 assists for the Hawks, who lost their second straight game. Bogdan Bogdanovic had 26 points. Jayson…… read more »
ROME TO HOST YOUTH ALL-STAR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome will be playing host to some all-star basketball games starting on Friday, Feb. 18 as the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class A 8U and 10U boys’ basketball tournament will take place. The 8U tournament will be played at the Gilbreath Recreation Center in Lindale and feature…… read more »
TRISTA EDGE NAMED NEW HEAD COMPETITION CHEERLEADING COACH AT PEPPERELL HIGH SCHOOL
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): Pepperell High School (PHS) is excited to announce Trista Edge as the new head competition cheerleading coach! “Pepperell High School is so thrilled that Trista Edge is joining our Coaching Staff. There is no question that she has all the tangibles required to not only keep our Competition Cheer…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this evening as Model hosts Gordon Central. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may tune in via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or via the TuneIn app.… read more »