Four players for the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves were named to the All MLB team on Tuesday. Austin Riley was elected as the First Team third baseman. Second Team honors went to first baseman Freddie Freeman, second baseman Ozzie Albies, and pitcher Max Fried.… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS ACHIEVE SWEEP OF FIVE-GAME HOMESTAND WITH WIN OVER OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The Atlanta Hawks concluded a five-game homestand with a 113-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, which allowed the Hawks to sweep the homestand and to improve to an even 9-9 on the 2021-2022 regular season. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 30…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL IMPROVES TO 4-1 WITH WIN OVER CHARLESTON SOUTHERN; FORMER TECH STAR WINS THIS SEASON OF ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’
Georgia Tech emerged victorious over Charleston Southern by a final score of 85-70 in men’s basketball on Monday night in Atlanta, marking the fourth straight win for the Yellow Jackets. Jordan Usher scored a game-high 24 points for the Jackets. Michael DeVoe, the ACC Player of the Week, did not play due to illness. The…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TO WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH AN OUTING VERSUS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The Atlanta Hawks will wrap up a five game homestand with a match versus the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm at State Farm Arena. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. The Hawks’ record currently stands at 8-9 on the 2021-22 regular season after victories in the…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S HOOPS ON AIR TONIGHT
Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM tonight as the Yellow Jackets return to their home court to take on Charleston Southern. Tip off is slated for 7 pm at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus down in Atlanta with air time at 6:30 pm from…… read more »
DARLINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM CONTINUES QUEST FOR A STATE TITLE
The Darlington School football team continues its quest for a state title. The Tigers advanced to the Elite Eight of the GHSA Class A Private playoffs with a 24-14 second-round victory at home over Tattnall Square Academy this past Friday night. They will head to Sharpsburg, GA to face Trinity Christian this coming Friday night…… read more »
DARLINGTON AMONG AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS HEADED TO SECOND ROUND OF GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS
A handful of area high school football teams are headed to the second round of the GHSA state playoffs this evening. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have the action as the Region 7-A Private champion Darlington Tigers host the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans. Kick off is set for 7:30 pm at Chris Hunter…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS BLANKED BY NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS IN THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
In NFL news, the Atlanta Falcons were blanked by the New England Patriots 25-0 on Thursday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It marked the second crushing loss in row for Atlanta and the fifth victory in a row for New England.The Falcons’ record is now 4-6 on the ’21 season. They will return to…… read more »
HAWKS TOP CELTICS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 110-99 in NBA action at the State Farm Arena on Wednesday night; that marked the third straight victory for Atlanta. John Collins led the Hawks in scoring with 20 points; he also contributed 11 rebounds. Kevin Huerter notched 19 points, and Cam Reddish chipped in 19 points off…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS TO PLAY HOST TO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS IN THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
In NFL news, the Atlanta Falcons will host the New England Patriots tonight in Thursday Night Football. Kick off is slated for 8:20 pm at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game will be televised on FOX. The Falcons’ record now stands at 4-5 on the 2021 season, while the Patriots are 6-4.… read more »