The Atlanta Braves lost their first Spring Training game of ’21 to the Tampa Bay Rays 9-7 on Sunday afternoon in Port Charlotte, FL. The Braves will be in Fort Myers today to face the Boston Red Sox; first pitch is set for 1:05 pm. Tune in for select weekend Spring Training games on WLAQ…… read more »
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HAWKS FALL TO HEAT IN MIAMI
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Miami Heat 109-99 in NBA action on Sunday evening in Miami, FL. John Collins led all players in scoring with 34 points for Atlanta; he also had 10 rebounds. Kendrick Nunn scored a team-high 24 points for Miami, which has won their last six straight games. The Hawks have…… read more »
FOLLOW THE MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM IN THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS ON WLAQ!
High school basketball playoff action will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this Saturday night. Tune in as Model’s Blue Devils play host to Rabun County in the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA’s Class AA boys state tournament. Tip off is slated for 6 pm. Fans can listen on…… read more »
HAWKS AT OKC TO FACE THUNDER
The Atlanta Hawks will be in Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder tonight. Tip off is set for 8 pm at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Television coverage will be provided by Fox Sports Southeast. This will be the first of two meetings between the Hawks and the Thunder for the 2020-21 regular season. Atlanta’s record…… read more »
MODEL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM HEADED FOR SWEET SIXTEEN IN STATE PLAYOFFS!
The Model High School boys basketball team is headed to the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA’s Class AA tournament! The Blue Devils advanced with an opening round victory at home over KIPP Atlanta Collegiate by a final of 45-40 on Wednesday evening. They will go on to face Rabun County at home this Saturday…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ FIRST SPRING TRAINING GAME OF 2021 TO AIR ON WLAQ THIS SUNDAY
The countdown continues until Opening Day of Atlanta Braves baseball for 2021! Their regular season will begin in just five weeks, on Thursday, April 1st with a match in Philadelphia versus the Phillies. The Braves’ first Spring Training game for the year is slated for this Sunday down in Port Charlotte, FL versus the defending…… read more »
HAWKS TOP CELTICS, TAKE SEASON SERIES
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 127-112 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, which allowed the Hawks to take the three-game season series between the teams 2-1. Danilo Gallinari led the charge for Atlanta with 38 points off the bench. Trae Young had 33 points. The Hawks improved to 14-18 with their win.…… read more »
FOLLOW THE MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM IN THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS ON WLAQ 1410 AM AND 96.9 FM!
WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of the Model High School boys basketball team this evening in opening round action of the GHSA state playoffs. The Region 7-AA champion Blue Devils will be at home to take on KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. Game time is slated for 6:30 pm. Fans may tune in…… read more »
HAWKS EDGED BY CAVS (WHO END A 10-GAME LOSING STREAK)
The Atlanta Hawks were edged by the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-111 in NBA action on Tuesday night in Cleveland. That allowed Cleveland to sweep the two-game season series between the teams. Collin Sexton led all players in scoring with 29 points for the Cavs, who also snapped a 10-game losing skid (the longest in the NBA…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFF ACTION TO RETURN TO WLAQ THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
High school basketball playoff action will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this Wednesday night as the Region 7-AA champion Model Blue Devils will play host to KIPP Atlanta Collegiate in the opening round of the GHSA state tournament. Game time is scheduled for 6:30 pm. Fans can listen on…… read more »