In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a pair of games at Temple. The Lady Blue Devils won the opener by 45-39, and the Blue Devils dropped the nightcap in overtime by 74-71. WLAQ will be courtside again on Friday evening as Model…… read more »
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GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MATCH AT HOME TO CLEMSON
Georgia Tech fell to Clemson by 70-59 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets are now 8-10 overall and 2-5 in conference play for the 2024-2025 season. They will return to action this Saturday at Florida State. Tip off is scheduled for noon in Tallahassee,…… read more »
TRAE YOUNG LEADS ATLANTA HAWKS TO WIN AT HOME OVER PHOENIX SUNS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 122-117 victory on their home court over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young notched a season-high 43 points for Atlanta, which improved to 20-19 on the 2024-2025 regular season. The Hawks will return to action tonight in Chicago, IL versus the Bulls. The…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN-A-THON SET FOR MARCH 15TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atrium Health Floyd for the third consecutive year, will transform downtown Rome into a festive green celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The USATF-certified race will begin at 6:30 p.m. on First Avenue near Bridgepoint Plaza, with a health…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MATCH TO SYRACUSE IN NY
Georgia Tech lost to Syracuse by 62-55 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Syracuse, NY. It brought the Yellow Jackets’ most recent winning streak to an end at three straight games. Lance Terry scored a team-high 18 points for Georgia Tech, which is now 8-8 overall and 2-3…… read more »
TRAE YOUNG’S BUZZER-BEATER LIFTS ATLANTA HAWKS TO VICTORY IN UTAH OVER JAZZ
The Atlanta Hawks ended a three-game losing skid with a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday night. Trae Young had a three-point, half-court shot at the buzzer that lifted Atlanta to victory. He contributed a total of 24 points and 20 assists. The Hawks improved…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS’ SEASON ENDS WITH OT LOSS TO CAROLINA PANTHERS
The Atlanta Falcons’ season came to an end with an overtime loss at home to the Carolina Panthers by 44-38 in an NFC South battle on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons finished the season with a record of 8-9 and will not be headed to the playoffs.… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2025 INDUCTION CEREMONY AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its annual induction ceremony and banquet, set for Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Forum River Center in Rome. Doors will open at 5:00 PM, with the ceremony beginning at 5:45 PM. Tickets and tables of eight are…… read more »
TUNE INTO GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. SYRACUSE THIS TUESDAY NIGHT ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Tuesday night as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for an ACC match versus Syracuse. Tip off is slated for 7 pm in Syracuse, NY; airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets improved to 8-7…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ WINNING STREAK ENDS WITH LOSS IN DENVER, CO TO NUGGETS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 139-120 in a New Year’s Day outing at Denver, CO on Wednesday. Trae Young scored a game-high 30 points for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak come to an end at four consecutive games and are now 18-16 on the 2024-2025 regular season. DeAndre…… read more »