Category Archives: Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT IN TEXAS BY RANGERS, ROME EMPERORS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH SUNDAY LOSS TO HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Texas Rangers by 8-1 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game set at Arlington, TX. That lead to a Rangers’ sweep of the series.Sean Murphy drove in the Braves̵...
Jul 28, 2025
GET READY FOR A NEW SEASON OF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WITH WLAQ’S 2025 PREVIEWS!
A new season of high school football is approaching! Get ready for it with WLAQ’s Rome and Floyd County 2025 Football Preview Shows presented by AdventHealth Redmond. WLAQ Sports’ Matt Dav...
Jul 28, 2025
ATLANTA BRAVES BLANKED BY SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN SERIES IN NEW YORK WITH LOSS TO HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES ON TUESDAY NIGHT
The Atlanta Braves lost to the San Francisco Giants by 9-0 on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set at Truist Park. That evened up the series at a game a piece and allowed San Franci...
Jul 23, 2025
BALDWIN LEADS THE CHARGE AS ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES WITH WIN OVER SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, ROME EMPERORS IN NEW YORK FOR SET VERSUS HUDSON VALLEY
The Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants by 9-5 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set at Truist Park.Drake Baldwin led the charge with six RBIs to include a three-run double to get...
Jul 22, 2025
ATLANTA BRAVES RETURN TO ACTION AS HOSTS TO THE NEW YORK YANKEES, ROME EMPERORS IN ASHEVILLE, NC TO TAKE ON THE TOURISTS OVER THE WEEKEND
The 2025 MLB All-Star break is over, and the Atlanta Braves will be back in action this weekend as hosts to the New York Yankees in a three-game set. First pitch of tonight’s series opener is sc...
Jul 18, 2025
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: REGULAR REGISTRATION FOR FALL SPORTS IN EFFECT UNTIL AUGUST 3RD
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation:Give your child the chance to get moving, build confidence, and make lifelong memories with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation's exciting lineup of fall...
Jul 17, 2025
ATLANTA BRAVES, ROME EMPERORS DROP FINAL MEETINGS BEFORE MLB ALL-STAR BREAK
The Atlanta Braves lost their last game before the MLB All-Star break to the St. Louis Cardinals by 5-4 on Sunday in the final meeting of a three-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. It was a m...
Jul 14, 2025
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS TO ATHLETICS, ROME EMPERORS BEGIN HOMESTAND WITH WIN OVER HUB CITY SPARTANBURGERS
The Atlanta Braves opened a six-game road trip with a loss to the Athletics by 10-1 in the first meeting of a three-game set in Sacramento, CA. It was the fifth loss in a row for Atlanta.Lawrence Butl...
Jul 09, 2025
ATLANTA BRAVES AND ROME EMPERORS PICK UP WEDNESDAY NIGHT WINS, ACUNA TAPPED TO SERVE AS NL STARTER IN MLB ALL-STAR GAME ON JULY 15TH IN ATLANTA
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels by 8-3 on Wednesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. It evened the series at 1-1.The Angels struck first with a two run sin...
Jul 03, 2025
ATLANTA BRAVES BLANKED AT HOME BY LA ANGELS, ROME EMPERORS NOTCH SHUTOUT VICTORY AT HOME OVER BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS ON TUESDAY NIGHT
The Atlanta Braves were blanked by the Los Angeles Angels by a final score of 4-0 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game set at Truist Park.The Angels scored all four of their runs in the top ...
Jul 02, 2025
