The Atlanta Braves concluded their 2025 season on Sunday afternoon with a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park. Highlights included a two-run homer from Ronald Acuna Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. Charlie Morton made what will likely be his final major league appearance as the starting pitcher for Atlanta.…… read more »
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ATLANTA FALCONS PICK UP SUNDAY WIN AT HOME OVER WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 34-27 victory on their home field over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons improved to 2-2 on the 2025 regular season. They have a bye next week and will return to action on the evening of Monday, October 13th at 7:15 pm versus the…… read more »
GEORGIA ELITE CLASSIC SHOWCASE RETURNS TO ROME’S BARRON STADIUM DECEMBER 27-28, 2025
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism and Rome Sports are proud to welcome the Georgia Elite Classic Showcase back to Barron Stadium on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday, December 28, 2025. This exciting annual event will feature both tackle and flag football games, offering fans the…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK SEVEN!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the seventh week of play in the 2025 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head to Pepperell to take on the Dragons. The Tigers are 2-3…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP 2025 SEASON AT HOME VERSUS PITTSBURGH PIRATES THIS WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will play their final series of the 2025 regular season over the weekend on their home field at Truist Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joey Wentz will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s opener, and Mitch Keller will be on the mound for…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ WINNING STREAK COMES TO AN END AT 10 WITH WEDNESDAY LOSS TO WASHINGTON NATIONALS
The Atlanta Braves saw a long winning streak come to an end at 10 on Wednesday afternoon with a loss to the Washington Nationals by 4-3 in the last meeting of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. The Nationals scored a run in the top of the first inning on an RBI…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES STRETCH WINNING STREAK TO 10 IN A ROW
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals by 3-2 on Tuesday night in the second outing of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That was Atlanta’s 10th straight win. The Nationals struck first with an RBI single by CJ Abrams in the top of the third inning. The Braves tied it at…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK SEVEN OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week seven of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this Friday evening as the Tigers head to Pepperell to take on the Dragons. In other week seven match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this week:…… read more »
SHORTER UNIVERSITY’S SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ACHIEVE NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN MULTIPLE 2025 RANKINGS
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is proud to announce that its Sport Management programs have been nationally ranked in several recent evaluations, reflecting the University’s commitment to academic excellence and practical training for preparation its students for leadership in the sports industry. Below are recent highlights: These recognitions affirm Shorter University’s approach to…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES NOTCH NINTH STRAIGHT WIN TO OPEN FINAL HOMESTAND OF ’25 REGULAR SEASON
The Atlanta Braves opened their final homestand of the 2025 regular season with an 11-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night in the first outing of a three-game National League East set. That allowed the Braves to extend their longest winning streak of the year to nine victories in a row. Highlights included…… read more »