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 »
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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 »
HAWKS IN CLEVELAND TO FACE CAVALIERS
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 »
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 »