The Atlanta Hawks will be in Cleveland tonight to face the Cavaliers in NBA action. Tip off is set for 7 pm at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The game will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast. This will be the last of two matches between the Hawks and the Cavs for the 20-21 season; the…… read more »
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HAWKS TOP NUGGETS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Denver Nuggets 123-115 in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Sunday night in the one and only meeting between the teams for this season. Trae Young notched a game-high 35 points for Atlanta; he also had 15 assists. Clint Capela added 22 points and 10 rebounds. The Hawks’ record…… read more »
WE’RE GETTING EVER CLOSER TO OPENING DAY 2021 FOR THE ATLANTA BRAVES!
Today’s the day that Atlanta Braves position players are scheduled to report to Spring Training, although many arrived over the weekend in North Port, FL. They’ll open up Grapefruit League play this coming Sunday in Port Charlotte against the Tampa Bay Rays. Opening Day 2021 is slated for Thursday, April 1st; the Braves will head…… read more »
FANNIN COUNTY LADY REBELS AND MODEL BLUE DEVILS ARE THE 2021 REGION 7-AA CHAMPS IN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Fannin County High School’s Lady Rebels and Model High School’s Blue Devils emerged as the champions in the GHSA Region 7-AA girls’ and boys’ basketball tournaments on Thursday night at Chattooga High School. Fannin County nabbed the girls’ title with a victory over the Chattooga Lady Indians (on their home court) 68-39, while Model edged…… read more »
IT’S ALMOST TIME TO PLAY BALL! ATLANTA BRAVES PITCHERS AND CATCHERS REPORT TO SPRING TRAINING, ROME BRAVES ANNOUNCE 2021 SCHEDULE
Here’s some news that surely brings joy to fans of Atlanta Braves baseball – their pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training! The team will open Grapefruit League play on February 28th. Their regular season will get underway on April 1st in Philadelphia against the Phillies. When the regular season begins, hear all the…… read more »
(UPDATED) CHATTOOGA HIGH SCHOOLS’ BASKETBALL TEAMS HEADED FOR CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF REGION 7-AA TOURNAMENT
Chattooga High School’s girls’ and boys’ basketball teams are headed for the championship round of the Region 7-AA Tournament following wins on their home court in the semifinals on Wednesday. The Lady Indians advanced in the tournament with a 54-45 victory over Dade County. They will proceed to the championship game against Fannin County, which…… read more »
HAWKS SNAP FOUR GAME LOSING STREAK WITH VICTORY OVER CELTICS
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 122-114 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden in Boston. Trae Young scored a game-high 40 points for Atlanta. Clint Capela added 24 points and 13 rebounds. The Hawks improved to 12-16 on the 2020-2021 regular season with the win. They…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFF ACTION ON WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM OR ON THE NEW WLAQ SPORTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
In high school basketball, the Region 7-AA Tournament will resume today at Chattooga High School in Summerville. Coverage will be provided over the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM, online at www.wlaq1410.com and on the new WLAQ Sports YouTube channel. The tournament now heads into the semifinal round. Here’s the schedule: 4 pm – Dade…… read more »
HAWKS IN BOSTON FOR BACK-TO-BACK GAMES AGAINST THE CELTICS
The Atlanta Hawks will be in Boston tonight for the first of two games at TD Garden against the Celtics. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm. The outing will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast. Back-to-back games in Boston tonight and Friday night will be followed by a match in Atlanta next Wednesday night…… read more »
SEMIFINALS IN THE REGION 7-AA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DELAYED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS
In a high school basketball update, weather concerns have led to the delay of the semifinal round in the Region 7-AA Tournament until Wednesday instead of today. Championship games remain scheduled for Thursday. Catch all the action on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM or watch the games via the new WLAQ Sports YouTube channel.… read more »