Category Archives: Local Sports

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 »

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF ACTION RETURNS TO WLAQ THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

Tune in for high school football playoff action this Friday evening on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM! Darlington School will host Tattnall Square Academy in the second round of the GHSA’s Class A Private state playoffs. Broadcast coverage will begin with the Tiger Pre-Game Show at 7 pm; kick off is slated for 7:30…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS TOP ORLANDO MAGIC AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 129-111 on Monday night in NBA action at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta; it was the second straight win for the Hawks. Trae Young and John Collins each scored 23 points for Atlanta. Clint Capela chipped in 20 points and 16 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovich also contributed 20…read more »

ATLANTA FALCONS CRUSHED BY DALLAS COWBOYS IN TEXAS

The Atlanta Falcons were crushed by the Dallas Cowboys 43-3 on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. A 35-yard field goal by Younghoe Koo in the first quarter accounted for the only points scored by Atlanta, who fell to 4-5 on the 2021 season. The Falcons will return to action this Thursday evening on…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH VICTORY OVER THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 120-100 in NBA action at the State Farm Arena on Sunday night. That allowed the Hawks to snap a six-game losing skid. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 42 points along with 10 assists. John Collins scored 19 points, while Clint Capela contributed 12 points and…read more »