The Atlanta Hawks were defeated on their home court by the Portland Trail Blazers 127-113 on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. It allowed Portland to sweep the two-game season series between those teams. Trae Young notched a team-high 29 points and had 15 assists for the Hawks, who are now 36-39 on the 2024-2025…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SERIES OPENER IN LOS ANGELES TO THE DODGERS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 on Monday night in the first meeting of a three-game set at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. It marked the fifth consecutive loss for the Braves, while the defending World Series champion Dodgers are 6-0 to start the 2025 regular season. The Dodgers got…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT IN SAN DIEGO BY PADRES TO OPEN 2025 REGULAR SEASON
The Atlanta Braves were shut out by the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Sunday night in the finale of the teams’ four-game, season-opening set at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. It allowed the Padres to sweep the series. AJ Smith-Shawver was charged with the loss for Atlanta. Nick Pivetta picked up the win for…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH SUNDAY NIGHT WIN IN MILWAUKEE OVER BUCKS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a three-game road trip with a 145-124 win in Milwaukee, WI over the Bucks on Sunday night. Zaccharie Risacher led the charge with 36 points for the Hawks, who snapped a two-game losing skid and are now 36-38 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Dyson Daniels scored 22 points, while Trae…… read more »
COOSA HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES BROOKS RUNNING GRANT FOR TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAM
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Coosa High School (CHS) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of only 60 high schools across the country to receive the Brooks Running Grant. Coosa High School (CHS) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of only 60 high…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES LOSE 2025 REGULAR SEASON OPENER IN SAN DIEGO TO THE PADRES, TUNE IN FOR CONTINUED COVERAGE FROM THE BRAVES RADIO NETWORK THIS WEEKEND ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves lost their 2025 regular season opener to the San Diego Padres by 7-4 on Thursday afternoon in San Diego, CA. The Braves notched the first run of the day on an overturned call during the top of the first. The Padres scored a pair of runs in the bottom of that inning…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS GEARING UP FOR 2025 SEASON OPENER, SET FOR APRIL 4TH
T-minus one week until the Rome Emperors open up their 2025 season. Their Opening Day is set for next Friday, April 4th at AdventHealth Stadium against the Winston Salem Dash. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer for the Emperors on MiLB.tv, urges local baseball fans to be on the lookout for upcoming flash sales and to chime…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING IN MIAMI TO THE HEAT
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Miami Heat by 122-112 on Thursday evening down in Miami, FL. Trae Young scored a team-high 29 points and had 12 assists for the Hawks, who have lost their last two straight games and are now 35-38 on the 2024-25 regular season. Tyler Herro led all players in scoring…… read more »
IT’S OPENING DAY, ATLANTA BRAVES FANS! CATCH ALL THE ACTION ON WLAQ!
It is Opening Day, Atlanta Braves fans! The Braves will begin their 2025 regular season this afternoon in San Diego, CA versus the Padres. Chris Sale will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Michael King will head to the mound for San Diego. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm at Petco Park.…… read more »
OPENING DAY IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING FOR THE ATLANTA BRAVES AND ROME EMPERORS
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up Spring Training on Tuesday with a loss to the Chicago Cubs by 4-2 out in Mesa, AZ. Up next – Opening Day! The Braves will open their 2025 regular season on Thursday afternoon in San Diego, CA versus the Padres. First pitch is slated for 4:10 pm. Listen to play-by-play…… read more »