Category Archives: Local Sports

HAWKS END LOSING SKID WITH WIN OVER 76ERS

The Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game losing skid with a 112-94 win over the Philadephia 76ers on Monday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young notched a game-high 26 points for the Hawks. Joel Embiid was the top scorer for the Sixers with 24 points. The Hawks improved to an even 5-5 on the 2020-2021…read more »

TUNE IN FOR CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON WLAQ!

Tune in for the College Football Playoff National Championship this evening on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM! No. 1 Alabama will face No. 3 Ohio State at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Kick off is slated for 8 pm; air time is 5 pm from Learfield IMG College.read more »

HAWKS TO HOST 76ERS TONIGHT

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action tonight at the State Farm Arena. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm. Television coverage will be provided by Fox Sports Southeast. Atlanta fell to 4-5 on the 2020-2021 regular season with a loss in Charlotte to the Hornets by a final score of…read more »

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ

High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this evening as Model hosts Pepperell in a showdown among Floyd County rivals. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls, 7:30 pm for the boys. Air time is 5:45 pm. Fans can listen online at www.wlaq1410.com.read more »

HAWKS FALL TO HORNETS AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Charlotte Hornets 102-94 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, marking the Hawks’ third straight loss. Gordon Hayward scored a game-high and career-high 44 points for Charlotte. John Collins was Atlanta’s top scorer with 23 points; he also had 11 rebounds. Hawks ace Trae Young only had seven points.…read more »

HAWKS TO HOST HORNETS THIS EVENING

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action tonight at the State Farm Arena. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm. Television coverage will be provided by Fox Sports Southeast. Atlanta aims to snap a two-game losing skid this evening. Their record now stands at 4-3 on the 2020-2021 regular season.read more »

HAWKS FALL TO KNICKS AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks fell to the New York Knicks 113-108 on Monday night at State Farm Arena, marking the second loss in a row for the Hawks. Trae Young led all players in scoring with 31 points for Atlanta, to go with 14 assists. Julius Randle had 28 points and 17 rebounds for New York.…read more »

FALCONS WRAP UP SEASON WITH LOSS TO BRADY AND BUCS

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their season with a loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44-27 on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Brady threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns for the playoff-bound Buccaneers. The Falcons’ dismal ’20 season ended with four wins and 12 losses.read more »

HAWKS TO HOST KNICKS AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks will host the New York Knicks in NBA action tonight at State Farm Arena. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm. Television coverage will be provided by Fox Sports Southeast. Atlanta fell to 4-2 on the 2020-21 season with a loss at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a final score of…read more »