The Rome Braves game against the Greenville Drive that had been scheduled for Thursday evening at State Mutual Stadium has been postponed because of unplayable field conditions. It will be made up as part of a double header this evening; first pitch of game one is set for 5 pm. Greenville assumed a 2-0 lead…… read more »
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THE CURTAIN IS SET TO RISE ON 2021 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON!
Many area high school football teams will take the field tonight for week one of the 2021 season. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM is Rome’s radio home for Darlington football again this year. The Tigers are off this evening and will kick off their season next Friday night on their home turf at Chris…… read more »
FREDDIE FREEMAN HITS FOR THE CYCLE IN ATLANTA BRAVES’ WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The National League East-leading Atlanta Braves picked up an 11-9 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series at Loan Depot Park down in Miami, FL. Atlanta swept that series, has gone 6-0 thus far on their current road trip, and has won 13 of their last 15…… read more »
ROME BRAVES SWEPT IN TWIN BILL BY GREENVILLE DRIVE AT SMS
The Rome Braves were swept in a double header versus the Greenville Drive on Wednesday evening at State Mutual Stadium. The Drive won game one by a final score of 8-1 before nabbing a 1-0 shutout victory in the nightcap. The teams will meet again tonight in the third outing of a six-game series; the…… read more »
WLAQ’S ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES PREVIEW SHOWS TO AIR THIS EVENING
WLAQ’s annual High School Football Coaches Preview Shows are slated to air this evening at 6 pm. Local fans can learn about the teams at Armuchee, Coosa, Darlington, Model, Pepperell, and Rome from coaches’ perspectives. Listen via radio at 1410 AM/96.9 FM or online at www.wlaq1410.com.… read more »
NL EAST LEADING ATLANTA BRAVES BLANK MIAMI MARLINS
The National League East-leading Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins by a final score of 2-0 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game division set at Loan Depot Park in Miami, Florida. The Braves have emerged victorious in their last five straight games and in 12 of their last 14 games. Jorge…… read more »
ROME BRAVES RAINED OUT TUESDAY, TWIN BILL SLATED FOR TODAY
The Rome Braves game that had been scheduled for Tuesday evening at State Mutual Stadium versus the Greenville Drive was postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as a part of a double header today. First pitch of game one is set for 5 pm. Today’s twin bill marks the start of…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES INCREASE LEAD IN NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST WITH WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS IN DIVISION SERIES OPENER
The Atlanta Braves increased their lead in the NL East on Monday night with a win over the Miami Marlins by a final score of 12-2 in the opener of a three game division series at Loan Depot Park in Miami, Florida. The Braves surged ahead of the Marlins with seven runs during the top…… read more »
ROME BRAVES BACK HOME TONIGHT
The Rome Braves were off on Monday and will open a six-game homestand this evening versus the Greenville Drive at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7 pm. Get tickets for this homestand online at www.romebraves.com.… read more »
HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR OCTOBER 8TH
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): A long-standing golf tradition returns to the links at Stonebridge Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 8 as the Willard Nixon Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament sponsored by Rome Orthopaedic Center tees off. The event features a four-man scramble with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Team entry fees…… read more »