Category Archives: Local Sports

COLLEGE HOOPS: GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO MIAMI IN ACC BOUT

Georgia Tech fell to Miami 79-70 in men’s college basketball on Wednesday night at the Watsco Center down in Coral Gables, FL. Michael Devoe scored a game-high 20 points for the Yellow Jackets, who are now 10-13 overall and 3-9 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He was among four Georgia Tech players to score into…read more »

HAWKS TOP PACERS AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 133-112 on Tuesday night at the State Farm Arena. It allowed Atlanta to snap a two-game losing skid and take a 2-0 lead in the four-game season series among those teams. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 34 points, along with 11 assists. John Collins added…read more »

TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL ON WLAQ

Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM this evening as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for ACC action versus Miami’s Hurricanes. The game is slated to get underway at 7 pm the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL; air time is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech…read more »

HAWKS TO HOST PACERS AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks will welcome the Indiana Pacers to the State Farm Arena for some NBA action this evening. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. This will be the second of four games between the Hawks and the Pacers for the 2021-22 regular season; the…read more »

ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION NOW OFFERING A HALF-OFF REGISTRATION WEEK FOR THE ’22 LEPRECHAUN-A-THON 5K AND HEALTH WALK

(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): What’s better than dressing up in lots of green, glowing goodness, running or walking with your friends and finishing in a giant wall of foam? Doing it for half price of course. Half-off registration week for the 2022 Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and health walk presented by BODYARMOR is open…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS FALL ON THE ROAD TO DALLAS MAVERICKS

The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Dallas Mavericks 103-94 out in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, marking Atlanta’s second straight loss. John Collins notched 22 points and 18 rebounds for the Hawks, who fell to 25-28 on the season. Trae Young contributed 17 points and 11 assists. Luka Doncic had a triple-double with 18 points, 11…read more »

GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM TAKES ACC VICTORY OVER CLEMSON

The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team beat Clemson 69-64 in ACC action down in Atlanta on Saturday. That allowed the Yellow Jackets to improve to 10-12 overall and 3-8 in conference play for the 21-22 regular season. The Jackets will hit the road to face Miami this Wednesday night. Tip off is slated for 7…read more »

GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO VIRGINIA TECH IN ACC MEN’S HOOPS

Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball team lost to Virginia Tech 81-66 in an ACC match at Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday night. Michael Devoe scored a game-high 30 points for the Yellow Jackets, who fell to 9-12 overall and 2-8 in conference play. The Jackets will head back to their home court at the McCamish Pavilion on…read more »

HAWKS TO WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH MATCH VERSUS SUNS

The Atlanta Hawks will wrap up a five-game homestand this evening with a match against the Phoenix Suns. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm at the State Farm Arena. Television coverage will be provided by TNT. Atlanta’s latest winning streak was snapped at seven consecutive games with a loss to the Toronto Raptors in…read more »

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: MODEL SPLITS WITH CHATTOOGA

Just in case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM – Model split a pair of home games versus Chattooga in high school basketball. The Lady Blue Devils fell to the Lady Indians in the opener 51-47, while the Blue Devils took the nightcap in overtime by a final score…read more »