Category Archives: Local Sports

ATLANTA HAWKS CONTINUE HOMESTAND WITH MATCH VERSUS BOSTON CELTICS

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Boston Celtics in NBA action this evening. Tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at State Farm Arena. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. The Hawks have won their last five straight games and now hold a record of 22-25 on the 2021-22 regular season. The…read more »

GEORGIA TECH TAKES DOWN FLORIDA STATE IN MEN’S HOOPS

Georgia Tech took down ACC-leading Florida State 75-61 in men’s college basketball on Wednesday night in Atlanta. That marked the second straight victory for the Yellow Jackets and brought a six-game winning streak to an end for the Seminoles. Jordan Usher led the charge with 19 points; he was among four Georgia Tech players that…read more »

HAWKS TOP KINGS, TAKE SEASON SERIES

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 121-104 in NBA action at the State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. That marked the fifth straight victory for the Hawks, who swept their two-game season set versus the Kings. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks in scoring with 18 points each off the bench. Trae…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES ANNOUNCE 151-STOP WORLD CHAMPIONS TROPHY TOUR

(Media release from the Atlanta Braves): Following their historic season, the Atlanta Braves are taking the 2021 World Series Trophy on tour with 151 stops, commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball. The World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist will travel throughout Braves Country, featuring locations in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina.…read more »

TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL ON WLAQ

Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball tonight on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as the Yellow Jackets host Florida State in a rematch of last year’s ACC championship game. Tip off is set for 9 pm at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta. Air time is 8:30 pm from the Georgia…read more »

HAWKS TO OPEN HOMESTAND WITH MATCH AGAINST KINGS

The Atlanta Hawks will open up a five-game homestand this evening with a match versus the Sacramento Kings. Tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at the State Farm Arena. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. The Hawks have won their last four straight games and now hold a record of 21-25…read more »

TUNE IN FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ON WLAQ!

Tune in for high school basketball this evening on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as Model hosts Coosa in a pair of cross-county matches. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via the radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or by using the TuneIn app.…read more »

GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM TOPS CLAYTON STATE IN NON-CONFERENCE ACTION

The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team beat Clayton State 103-53 in a non-conference match on Sunday evening in Atlanta. Michael Devoe scored a game-high 20 points for the Yellow Jackets. Jordan Usher contributed 16 points. Jalon Moore and Dallan “Deebo” Coleman had 13 and 12 points, respectively. Sunday’s game with Clayton State was intended as…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS PICK UP FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-91 in NBA action on Sunday night in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking the fourth straight victory for Atlanta. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 30 points. De’Andre Hunter had 20 points. The Hawks improved to 21-25 on their 2021-2022 regular season. They will be back on…read more »