In an NFL update, the Atlanta Falcons fell to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-17 on Sunday afternoon in a match between NFC South rivals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons will return to action next Sunday on the road versus the Carolina Panthers in another division rivalry; kick off is set for 1…… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS EDGED BY CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets 130-127 in NBA action at the State Farm Arena on Sunday evening; it was the second loss in a row at home for Atlanta. John Collins led the Hawks in scoring with a season-high 31 points; he also had 12 rebounds. Kevin Huerter scored 28 points,…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL OPENS ACC PLAY WITH A LOSS TO NORTH CAROLINA
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team opened up ACC play with a loss to North Carolina by a final score of 79-62 on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta; that was the second straight loss for the Yellow Jackets, who fell to 5-3 overall on the 2021-2022 regular season. It was a tight game during the first…… read more »
CALHOUN, CEDARTOWN FOOTBALL TEAMS CONTINUE QUEST FOR A STATE TITLE TONIGHT IN FINAL FOUR OF GHSA PLAYOFFS
Two high school football teams from Northwest Georgia are heading to the semifinal round of the GHSA’s state playoffs tonight. In Class 5A, Calhoun will host Blessed Trinity. Cedartown will be on the road to take on Carver, Columbus in Class 4A’s Final Four. Each local team hopes to compete for a state title next…… read more »
HAWKS BACK AT STATE FARM ARENA TO HOST 76ERS
The Atlanta Hawks will return to their home court this evening as hosts to the Philadelphia 76ers. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm at the State Farm Arena. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast and ESPN. The Hawks have won eight of their last nine outings and hold a 12-10 record,…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S HOOPS ON AIR THIS SUNDAY
Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball this Sunday on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM as the Yellow Jackets open ACC play as hosts to North Carolina. The game is set to start at 3 pm at the McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta; air time is 2:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network by…… read more »
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL HAS ENTERED A LOCKOUT
Major League Baseball entered a lockout early this morning after the league and the MLB Players Association were unable to reach an agreement prior to the expiration of their Collective Bargaining Agreement on Wednesday night at 11:59 pm. This marks baseball’s first work stoppage since 1994-95. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wrote a letter to baseball…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TOP INDIANA PACERS AT INDY
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-111 in NBA action up in Indianapolis, IN on Wednesday night. Trae Young led the charge with 33 points to include a couple of free throws in the final seconds, along with 10 assists. Kevin Huerter added 14 points. The Hawks improved to 12-10 on the 2021-22 regular…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO NO. 23 WISCONSIN IN MEN’S HOOPS
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team was defeated by No. 23 Wisconsin 70-66 in a Big 10/ACC Challenge match-up on Wednesday evening down in Atlanta. Michael Devoe scored a game-high 33 points for the Yellow Jackets, who fell to 5-2 on their 2021-2022 regular season. The Jackets will open up ACC play this Sunday with…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES EXTEND BRIAN SNITKER’S CONTRACT THRU 2024
The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that they have extended Brian Snitker’s contract as manager through the 2024 season. Snitker has served in that role since 2016. He has led the team to four consecutive National League East titles and the 2021 World Series championship. He was the NL Manager of the Year back in…… read more »