It’s time for Friday night lights for some area high school football teams that continue in the 2024 state playoffs. Unity Christian School will play for a state title tonight. The Lions will be on the road to face the Pinecrest Academy Paladins in the GAPPS AA Region 1 (9 Man) Football Championship Game. The…… read more »
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ROME EMPERORS ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER ‘DESIGN A JERSEY’ CONTEST
Media release from the Rome Emperors: To promote the annual Back To School Night promotion, the Rome Emperors are calling on local students to submit their designs for a one-off Rome Emperors jersey. Students all across the Emperor fan base are encouraged to participate regardless of age or grade. Submissions are open until February 1st,…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PITCHER CHRIS SALE HONORED AS NATIONAL LEAGUE CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has been honored as the National League’s Cy Young Award winner for 2024, as announced by MLB on Wednesday. He received 26 of 30 first-place votes cast by members of the Baseball Writer’s Association of America. This is the first time that an Atlanta pitcher has won the award since…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP ROAD MATCH TO GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Golden State Warriors by a final score of 120-97 in NBA action on Wednesday night in San Francisco, CA. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 15 points and had 14 rebounds for Atlanta, which is now 7-9 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Andrew Wiggins had a game-high 27 points for…… read more »
AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS HEADED TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS
A handful of area high school football teams are headed to the second round of the 2024 GHSA state playoffs on Friday night. Here’s this week’s schedule: GAPPS AA Region 1 (9 Man) Football Championship – Unity Christian Lions @ Pinecrest Academy Paladins Class A Division 2 – Trion Bulldogs @ Telfair County Trojans Class…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EDGE SACRAMENTO KINGS IN CA
The Atlanta Hawks edged the Sacramento Kings 109-108 in NBA action on Monday night in Sacramento, CA. DeAndre Hunter scored a team-high 24 points off the bench for the Hawks, who are now 7-8 on the 2024-25 regular season. Trae Young contributed 19 assists. Zaccharie Risacher had 18 points, while Clint Capela chipped in 14…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL VS. NC STATE ON WLAQ THIS THURSDAY EVENING
Georgia Tech football will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this Thursday night as the Yellow Jackets play host to the NC State Wolfpack in ACC action. Kick off is slated for 7:30 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 5:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Yellow Jackets…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY MATCH IN DENVER, CO TO BRONCOS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Denver Broncos by 38-6 on Sunday afternoon out in Denver, CO. It was the second straight loss for Atlanta, which remains atop the NFC South with a record of 6-5 on the 2024 regular season. Denver is also 6-5 and in third place of the AFC West. The Falcons…… read more »
PLAYOFF TIME HAS ARRIVED FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
Local high school football teams take the field over the weekend in the first round of the 2024 GHSA state playoffs. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of Darlington football this afternoon as the Tigers hit the road to take on the King’s Ridge Christian Tigers in a Class A Division 1…… read more »
COLLEGE HOOPS ON WLAQ
Tune into men’s college basketball on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM tonight as Georgia Tech plays host to Georgia. Tip off is scheduled for 8 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 7:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Yellow Jackets improved to 2-1 on the 2024-25 season this past Tuesday night with at win at…… read more »