Category Archives: Local Sports
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ
High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as Model plays host to Pepperell. Tip off is slated for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may li...
Jan 06, 2026
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP MONDAY NIGHT MATCH IN TORONTO TO RAPTORS
The Atlanta Hawks dropped the last meeting of a two-game series in Toronto, Canada to the Raptors by 118-100 on Monday evening. It allowed Toronto to sweep that set and the four-game season series bet...
Jan 06, 2026
ATLANTA FALCONS WRAP UP SEASON WITH WIN AT HOME OVER NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their season with a 19-17 win at home over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It was the fourth straight win for the Falcons. They nett...
Jan 05, 2026
ATLANTA FALCONS TOP LOS ANGELES RAMS IN MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Los Angeles Rams by a final score of 27-24 in Monday Night Football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That marked the third victory in a row for the Falcons, who improved to 7...
Dec 30, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS' LOSING STREAK EXTENDS TO SEVEN IN A ROW WITH MONDAY NIGHT LOSS AT OKC TO THUNDER
The Atlanta Hawks lost in Oklahoma City, OK to the Thunder by 140-129 in NBA action on Monday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a team-high 30 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last seven...
Dec 30, 2025
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH MEN'S BASKETBALL ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men's basketball will take to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM on New Year's Eve as the Yellow Jackets open ACC play versus No. 6 Duke in Durham, NC. Tip off is set for 4 pm; airt...
Dec 30, 2025
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: SPORTS REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce that registration for all youth sports programs will open on January 1, 2026. Families can t...
Dec 23, 2025
ARMUCHEE GIRLS, DARLINGTON BOYS NAB GOLD BALLS IN 72ND ANNUAL ROME SEVEN HILLS ROTARY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
The 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament is on the books! Armuchee High School secured the girls' Gold Ball with a 59-42 win over Pepperell, while Darlington won the boys' champion...
Dec 22, 2025
HAWKS DROP SUNDAY OUTING AT HOME TO CHICAGO BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Chicago Bulls by 152-150 on Sunday at State Farm Arena in NBA's highest scoring game of the season. Jalen Johnson scored a game-high 36 points and contributed 11 rebounds...
Dec 22, 2025
GEORGIA'S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM ANNOUNCES LIMITED-TIME DISCOUNTS FOR THE 2025 GEORGIA ELITE CLASSIC SHOWCASE, SET FOR DECEMBER 27-28 AT BARRON STADIUM
Media release from the Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism and Rome Sports are excited to welcome the Georgia Elite Classic Showcase back to Barron Stadium on Saturd...
Dec 22, 2025
