The Atlanta Hawks were handed their first loss of the 2020-21 season by the Brooklyn Nets 145-141 on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, NY. Kevin Durant had a game-high 33 points for Brooklyn, while Trae Young and John Collins each scored 30 points for Atlanta. The Hawks are now 3-1 and will remain in Brooklyn for…… read more »
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WILL RETURN TO THE AIRWAVES OF WLAQ
Boys’ high school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this evening as the Model Blue Devils play host to Pickens in a non-region outing. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm. Fans can also listen online at www.wlaq1410.com or via the TuneIn app.… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS AIM TO EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO FOUR STRAIGHT GAMES
The Atlanta Hawks will take on the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The game is slated to get underway at 7:30 pm and will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast. Atlanta aims to extend its season-opening winning streak to four games in a row this evening.… read more »
HAWKS EXTEND SEASON-OPENING WINNING STREAK TO THREE STRAIGHT GAMES
The Atlanta Hawks extended their season-opening winning streak to three straight games with a victory in their first home game of the 2020-21 season over the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 128-120 on Monday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young yet again led the charge for Atlanta with 29 points. The Hawks…… read more »
CULBERSON HAS SIGNED MINOR LEAGUE DEAL WITH RANGERS
And in news from the world of baseball, Rome native Charlie Culberson has reportedly signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, with an invite to spring training. He spent the last three seasons as an Atlanta Brave.… read more »
FALCONS FALL TO DEFENDING SUPER BOWL-CHAMPION CHIEFS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the defending Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs 17-14 on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, marking the fourth straight loss for Atlanta. It allowed the Chiefs to clinch the number one seed in the playoffs. The Falcons are now 4-11 and will wrap up the 2020 season with…… read more »
HAWKS TO PLAY FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON TONIGHT
The Atlanta Hawks will play their first home game of the 2020-21 season this evening at State Farm Arena against the Detroit Pistons. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm. The outing will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast. The Hawks opened the season with back-to-back road wins over the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis…… read more »
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME PITCHER PHIL NIEKRO HAS DIED
Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro has died. The legendary former Atlanta Braves pitcher passed away late Saturday night after a battle with cancer. He was 81.… read more »
HAWKS OPEN REGULAR SEASON WITH WIN OVER BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks opened their 2020-21 regular season in victorious fashion with a 124-104 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night at the United Center in Chicago (with no fans in attendance). Trae Young led the charge for with 37 points. The Hawks will head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Saturday…… read more »
FALCONS FALL TO BRADY AND THE BUCS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-27 on Sunday afternoon in an NFC South bout at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That marked the third straight loss for the Falcons, who are now 4-10 for the 2020 regular season. They will return to action on the road next Sunday versus the defending…… read more »