(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): Atlanta Braves fans have a chance to win a rare item and help out the family of a fan favorite former player, Charlie Culberson. The Culberson’s along with the Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame are raffling off a bat signed by 29 members of the 2019 Atlanta Braves team.…… read more »
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CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM TO COMPETE FOR A STATE TITLE ON SATURDAY
Just one high school football team from Northwest Georgia will compete for a state title in the GHSA playoffs this weekend. Calhoun will face Warner-Robins in Class 5A’s state championship game on Saturday afternoon. Kick off is set for 3:30 pm at Center Parc Stadium on the campus of Georgia State University in Atlanta.… read more »
HAWKS BACK AT STATE FARM ARENA TO HOST NETS
The Atlanta Hawks will host the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action tonight at the State Farm Arena. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm. The outing will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast and ESPN. The Hawks currently hold a record of 13-12 on their 2021-22 regular season. The Nets lead the NBA’s Eastern Conference…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL ON WLAQ!
Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball this Saturday over the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM as the Yellow Jackets take on the LSU Tigers in Holiday Hoopsgiving at the State Farm Arena. The non-conference match is slated to begin at 6 pm. Air time is 5:30 pm from the Georgia Tech…… read more »
ROME BRAVES JOINING NEWLY FORMED DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS, BUT REMAINING ATLANTA BRAVES AFFILIATE
(Rome Braves media release): The Atlanta Braves have entered into an agreement to have the Rome Braves become a part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and enhancing the sport of baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. DBH is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES NAMED SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S TEAM OF THE YEAR
The 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves have been named Sports Illustrated’s Team of the Year. Manager Brian Snitker accepted the award on behalf of the Braves during a ceremony on Tuesday evening. Nominees also included the Chicago Sky, Milwaukee Bucks, and Tampa Bay Lightning. According to SI.com, “Few teams capture the heart of its…… read more »
IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE GOLD BALL, Y’ALL!
The time is drawing near for the ’21 Seven Hills Rotary Rome News-Tribune Christmas Tournament. The tournament, in its 68th year, is a holiday tradition that features local high school girls’ and boys’ basketball teams competing for the coveted Gold Ball. Play will begin next Wednesday, December 15th on the campus of Armuchee High School…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS SET A RECORD EN ROUTE TO VICTORY ON THE ROAD OVER MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-110 in NBA action on Monday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN; it allowed Atlanta to snap a two-game losing skid. Trae Young notched a team-high 29 points and 11 assists for the Hawks, who set a franchise record for 3-pointers. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot contributed 23 points,…… read more »
JUST ONE NORTHWEST GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM REMAINS IN THE HUNT FOR A STATE TITLE – CALHOUN
And then there was one. Just one high school football team from Northwest Georgia will compete for a state title in the GHSA playoffs over the weekend. Calhoun will face Warner-Robins in Class 5A’s state championship game this Saturday afternoon. Kick off is scheduled for 3:30 pm at Center Parc Stadium on the campus of…… read more »
THE FIELD OF COMPETITORS SET FOR 2021 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
The field has been set for the 2021 College Football Playoff. No. 1 Alabama will take on No. 4 Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl, and No. 3 Georgia will face No. 2 Michigan in the Orange Bowl on Friday, December 31st. The winners will proceed to the National Championship Game in Indianapolis on January 10th.… read more »