It’s been a big week for Braves Country with the Atlanta Braves winning the 2021 World Series over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night out in Houston, Texas. David Cross, General Manager of the Rome Braves, enthuses that a raucous crowd attended a Watch Party at State Mutual Stadium for the decisive Game Six of…… read more »
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IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!
It’s time again for Friday night lights as area high school football teams take the field for the final week of the 2021 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM are your radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers are off this week and will get back into action next week with the first…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS FALL TO UTAH JAZZ AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Utah Jazz 116-98 in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Thursday night, marking the second straight loss for the Hawks. Jordan Clarkson notched a game-high 30 points off the bench for Utah. Trae Young had a team-high 21 points for Atlanta. The Hawks have now fallen to 4-5…… read more »
PARADE SET FOR FRIDAY TO CELEBRATE 2021 WORLD CHAMPION ATLANTA BRAVES
The Atlanta Braves will celebrate their first World Series victory since 1995 with a parade this Friday, November 5th. Here are the details, courtesy of the Atlanta Braves: The Atlanta Braves are 2021 World Series Champions! The team will host a World Series Championship Parade and celebration this Friday, November 5th beginning at 12 pm.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS FALL TO BROOKLYN NETS ON THE ROAD
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Brooklyn Nets 117-108 in an NBA match at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on Wednesday night. Kevin Durant notched a game-high 32 points to lead the charge for Brooklyn. De’Andre Hunter scored a team-high 26 points for Atlanta. Trae Young added 21 points and 10 assists. The…… read more »
THE ATLANTA BRAVES ARE THE 2021 WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
The Atlanta Braves are the ’21 World Champions! The Braves clinched their first World Series title since 1995 with a 7-0 shutout victory over the Houston Astros in Game Six of this year’s Fall Classic on Tuesday night out at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. Jorge Soler, who was named series MVP, led the…… read more »
HAWKS IN BROOKLYN TO FACE NETS
The Atlanta Hawks are in Brooklyn, NY to take on the Nets in NBA action tonight. The tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at the Barclays Center. Television coverage will be provided by Bally Sports Southeast and ESPN. The Hawks improved to 4-3 on their 2021-2022 regular season with a win at home over…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES IN HOUSTON TO FACE ASTROS IN GAME SIX OF THE 2021 WORLD SERIES TONIGHT
The Atlanta Braves will take on the Houston Astros in Game Six of the 2021 World Series tonight in Houston, TX. Max Fried will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Luis Garcia will head to the mound for Houston. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:09 pm at Minute Maid Park. Listen on WLAQ…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TOP WASHINGTON WIZARDS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 118-111 in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Monday night, allowing Atlanta to even up the season series between those teams at 1-1. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 26 points. Clint Capela chipped in 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Hawks improved to 4-3…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES FALL TO HOUSTON ASTROS IN GAME FIVE OF 2021 WORLD SERIES, BEST OF SEVEN SET HEADS BACK OVER TO HOUSTON FOR GAME SIX ON TUESDAY NIGHT
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Houston Astros 9-5 in Game Five of the 2021 World Series on Sunday night at Truist Park, which dashed the Braves’ hopes of clinching the best-of-seven set on their home turf. Things looked hopeful in the beginning for Atlanta as Adam Duvall clubbed a grand slam in the bottom…… read more »