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 »
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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ THIS SATURDAY EVENING
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this Saturday as Model hosts Trion. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm for the girls. That will be followed by a 7:30 pm tip off for the boys.… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2ND
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that registration for all youth sports will open on January 2, 2025. As always, families can take advantage of early registration discounts for a variety of sports including t-ball, baseball, softball, football, cheerleading, volleyball, and basketball. Registration can be done online at…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS FALL IN OT ON THE ROAD TO WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Washington Commanders by 30-24 in OT on Sunday night at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. The Falcons have dropped to second place in the NFC South with a record of 8-8. They will finish the 2024 regular season next Sunday afternoon at home versus the Carolina Panthers; kick off…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EXTEND LATEST WINNING STREAK TO FOUR STRAIGHT WITH VICTORY AT TORONTO OVER RAPTORS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a six-game road trip with a 136-107 victory up in Canada over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening. Trae Young scored a game-high 34 points and had 10 assists for the Hawks, who have won their last four straight games and are now 18-15 for the 2024-2025 regular season. DeAndre Hunter…… read more »
TUNE INTO GEORGIA TECH MEN’S HOOPS VS. NOTRE DAME THIS TUESDAY ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Tuesday afternoon as the Yellow Jackets play host to Notre Dame in ACC action. Tip off is slated for 2:30 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 2 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets improved to 6-7 overall…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS PICK UP SUNDAY WIN AT HOME OVER NEW YORK GIANTS
The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 34-7 win at home over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That was the second victory in a row for the Falcons, who are now 8-7 on the 2024 regular season. They are back in first place of the NFC South alongside the Tampa Bay…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH TO FACE VANDERBILT IN 2024 BIRMINGHAM BOWL ON FRIDAY, LISTEN ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech football will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM on Friday as the Yellow Jackets take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in the 2024 Birmingham Bowl. Kick off is scheduled for 3:30 pm Eastern in Birmingham, AL; airtime is 1:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network.… read more »
CALHOUN GIRLS, ROME BOYS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN 71ST ANNUAL ROME SEVEN HILLS ROTARY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
The 71st annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament concluded with the championship round on Friday evening on the campus of Armuchee High School. The Calhoun girls and the Rome boys emerged as this year’s victors. The Lady Jackets hoisted their first ever Gold Ball with a 42-41 win over the Rome Lady Wolves, who…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS’ QUEST FOR A GOLD BALL IN 71ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT CULMINATES WITH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TONIGHT, LISTEN ON WLAQ
Local high school basketball teams’ quest for a Gold Ball in the 71st annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament will culminate tonight with the championship round. In semifinal scores from Thursday on the campus of Armuchee High School: Girls – Rome 59, Armuchee 41 Calhoun 42, Model 37 Boys – Darlington 86, Rockmart 27…… read more »